Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition, in particular performance nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to a novel carbohydrate gel comprising glucose and fructose in a ratio in the range of 3:1 to 1:1. The carbohydrate gel of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent problems with the gastrointestinal tract while allowing for an enhanced blood sugar maintenance and/or an increased exogenous carbohydrate oxidation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 2009
Date of Patent:
January 20, 2015
Assignee:
Premier Nutrition Corporation
Inventors:
Trent Stellingwerff, Eric Zaltas, Asker Jeukendrup