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roles in sports nutrition. EAAs increase muscle protein synthesis18,19,20,21 in a dose-dependent manner22. The BCAAs have been shown to decrease muscle protein breakdown22,23 and attenuate muscle damage and soreness associated with exercise22,23,24,25. An increasing number of studies are showing that leucine may be the key amino acid for increasing muscle protein synthesis (i.e., gaining muscle tissue), decreasing muscle protein breakdown and, as a bonus, leucine stimulates fatty acid oxidation29,30,31,32,33. EAAs and BCAAs can be formulated into bars, RTDs, powders, capsules and tablets. Many companies are formulating products with waxy maize starch. However, there is no human clinical trial data indicating that waxy maize starch is an effective ergogenic aid. In a poster presented at the 2008 Experimental Biology Conference, Purdue University researchers compared a waxy maize starch to fast-digesting maltodextrin. Subjects consuming waxy maize showed a blunted insulin response and glucose response post-consumption, in comparison to maltodextrin34. The results of this study indicate that waxy maize may be better formulated in products aimed at blood sugar stabilization vs. sports nutrition. Other potential ingredients in the recovery category include various antioxidants, especially anthocyanins. In vitro studies have shown that the concentration of anthocya- nins found in approximately 20 cherries work as anti-inflammatory agents, blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes35. One consumer products company, CherryPharm, produces cherry juice from tart cherries and has capitalized on the antiinflammatory action of cherries. Their sponsored clinical research has shown their cherry juice, taken twice a day (12oz per bottle), may decrease the symptoms of eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage36. Antioxidant flavonoids may benefit connective tissue, by limiting inflammation and tissue degradation, improving local circulation and promoting a strong collagen matrix37. L-carnitine L-tartrate Carnitine has been around for years, but most studies examining the effects of supplemental carnitine on sports performance and fat loss have shown no benefit. Why? Typically, supplemental carnitine does not make it into muscle (though studies have found that spiking insulin concurrently with carnitine supplementation does help transport carnitine into muscle tissue38. However, L-carnitine L-tartrate (LCLT) may hold promise as a sports nutrition ingredient. LCLT supplementation (equivalent to 2g of L-carnitine per day) for 21 days has been shown to significantly up-regulate resting androgen receptor content, suggesting an increase in cellular Healthy active lifestyles. Our proteins, your future. Our Proteins: Whey Proteins & Milk Proteins Our highly experienced team of protein experts are here to work with you on your functionality and application requirements. Give us a call today for more information (651) 638-2600 or visit our web site: www.protient.com ABF Ingredients is a division of Associated British Foods www.abfingredients.com See Food Master-INGREDIENTS, p. 149 http://www.protient.com http://www.protient.com http://www.abfingredients.com

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Prepared Foods - October 2008 Contents Hitting the Shelves Winning Way—Spirit of Innovation Award Winners—Foodservice and Retail MarketWatch Novel Ingredients for Sports Nutrition Products NutraNews The Flavors of Cooking On the National Menu A Matter of Balancing Taste Solving Problems with Dairy Ingredients Colorings: Will I Be Blue? Coloring with Confidence: Inclusions R&D Applications Seminar: Answers for Dairy and Confectionery Applications R&D Applications: Naturally Vibrant Colors R&D Applications: Healthy Foods with Flavor Abstracts

Prepared Foods - October 2008

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