Abstract: An oral product that includes an amino acid nitric oxide precursor and a compound capable of providing zinc ions. The product can be formulated as a powder and mixed with a liquid in preparation for consumption by a person. The powdered formulation may be mixed with water followed by a brief but necessary allotment of time for the powdered formulation to completely react in the water. The resulting beverage may then be consumed by a person or user to facilitate production of nitric oxide and creatine-phosphate that is usable by the person, especially to help recover and rejuvenate the person after physical exertion and reduce or relieve muscle soreness.

Abstract: An oral product that includes an amino acid nitric oxide precursor and a compound capable of providing zinc ions. The product can be formulated as a powder and mixed with a liquid in preparation for consumption by a person. The powdered formulation may be mixed with water followed by a brief but necessary allotment of time for the powdered formulation to completely react in the water. The resulting beverage may then be consumed by a person or user to facilitate production of nitric oxide and creatine-phosphate that is usable by the person, especially to help recover and rejuvenate the person after physical exertion and reduce or relieve muscle soreness.

Abstract: Mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can include at least two amino acids bound to a central mineral atom. The combination of amino acids can be tailored to provide improved solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability of the mineral. Optionally, organic acids can be bound to the mineral or combined with the chelate in order to further improve solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability. Compositions including one or more mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can be included in therapeutic regimens for indications in which the mineral may treat and/or prevent a condition or symptom.

Abstract: Mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can include at least two amino acids bound to a central mineral atom. The combination of amino acids can be tailored to provide improved solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability of the mineral. Optionally, organic acids can be bound to the mineral or combined with the chelate in order to further improve solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability. Compositions including one or more mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can be included in therapeutic regimens for indications in which the mineral may treat and/or prevent a condition or symptom.

Abstract: Mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can include at least two amino acids bound to a central mineral atom. The combination of amino acids can be tailored to provide improved solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability of the mineral. Optionally, organic acids can be bound to the mineral or combined with the chelate in order to further improve solubility, absorption, and/or bioavailability. Compositions including one or more mixed amino acid/mineral compounds can be included in therapeutic regimens for indications in which the mineral may treat and/or prevent a condition or symptom.

Abstract: Methods are provided for quantitatively determining the amount of unbound metal present in a sample suspected of containing a metal-ligand chelate.

Abstract: Metal carnitine chelates comprising carnitine chelated to a nutritionally relevant metal can be used for general nutrition as well as well as to treat a variety of health related problems and symptoms. For example, metal carnitine chelates can be used to maintain good cardiovascular health, increase male fertility, enhance weight loss, provide mineral and/or carnitine supplements for mineral- and/or carnitine-deficient subjects, and reduce alcohol dependency and associated symptoms. Nutritionally relevant metals that can be used include copper, zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, chromium, and manganese, to name a few.

Abstract: Methods are provided for quantitatively determining the amount of unbound metal present in a sample suspected of containing a metal-ligand chelate.

Abstract: A method for reducing alcohol desire or dependency in a human can comprise the steps of administering a chelate or a combination of chelates to a human having alcohol dependency symptoms or an unwanted desire for alcohol. Ligands that can be used include carnitine, naturally occurring amino acids, and various thiamine molecules. Metals that can be used include nutritionally relevant metals, including copper, zinc, and manganese, to name a few.