Mixture of dipeptides to improve exercise performance

The present invention relates to the field of performance-enhancing sport supplements. More specifically, the present invention discloses that oral administration of a mixture of the dipeptides carnosine and anserine to a subject once before the start of an exercise significantly improves the performance of said exercise. Moreover, the invention discloses that the latter ergogenic effect is due to the capability of said dipeptides to scavenge the reactive aldehyde acrolein. Hence, the invention relates to an easy-to-use supplement that quickly removes reactive products involved in muscle fatigue which results in an increase in power production during high-intensity exercises.

Patent Publication Number: WO2018115274

Year filing: 2017

Year approval: 2019

Year publication: 2018

Status: Requested

Technology domains: Pharmaceuticals

Validated for IOF-key: Yes

Attributed to: Associatie Universiteit Gent