COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INFLUENCING RECOVERY FROM STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

摘要

Compositions and methods for influencing the recovery of an animal from theeffects of strenuous physical activity.The compositions generally comprise about 4% to 6% readily absorbablecarbohydrate; about 10% to 30% maltodextrins;about 20% to 50% starch, for a total of about 40% to 80% carbohydrate; about20% to about 40% protein; and optionally one ormore antioxidants. The methods generally comprise administering thecomposition to an animal within the period from about 120minutes before initiation of or 120 minutes after completion of the physicalactivity.