A method and composition for increasing muscle protein synthesis in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at an amino acid derivative including L-carnitine and a nitrogenous organic acid including creatine. In a particular embodiment, the creatine is in an acid resistant capsule delivery form. The ratio of L-carnitine to creatine can be from about 10:1 to about 1:1. The protein building composition can be administered in a monolithic enteric capsule.

A method and composition for increasing muscle protein synthesis in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at an amino acid derivative including L-carnitine and a nitrogenous organic acid including creatine. In a particular embodiment, the creatine is in an acid resistant capsule delivery form. The ratio of L-carnitine to creatine can be from about 10:1 to about 1:1. The protein building composition can be administered in a monolithic enteric capsule.

A method and composition for increasing muscle protein synthesis in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at an amino acid derivative including L-carnitine and a nitrogenous organic acid including creatine. In a particular embodiment, the creatine is in an acid resistant capsule delivery form. The ratio of L-carnitine to creatine can be from about 10:1 to about 1:1. The protein building composition can be administered in a monolithic enteric capsule.

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a range of ingredients suitable for use in adjusting and/or treating a companion animal such as a canid (e.g. a dog) or a feline (e.g. a cat) and their microbiomes, monitoring tools, and diagnostic methods for determining the health of a companion animal and their microbiome.

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a range of ingredients suitable for use in adjusting and/or treating a companion animal such as a canid (e.g. a dog) or a feline (e.g. a cat) and their microbiomes, monitoring tools, and diagnostic methods for determining the health of a companion animal and their microbiome.

Formulations of creatine, preferably phosphocreatine and most preferably disodium phosphocreatine, combined with cyclodextrin exhibit improved uptake across digestive mucosa, including intestinal, esophageal, and stomach mucosa. In particular, the formulations of the present invention are designed for protection of the creatine as they come in contact with gastric juices so as to allow thereafter for unexpectedly improved site-specific intestinal release.

Formulations of creatine, preferably phosphocreatine and most preferably disodium phosphocreatine, combined with cyclodextrin exhibit improved uptake across digestive mucosa, including intestinal, esophageal, and stomach mucosa. In particular, the formulations of the present invention are designed for protection of the creatine as they come in contact with gastric juices so as to allow thereafter for unexpectedly improved site-specific intestinal release.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating thyroid-related medical conditions. Many thyroid-related medical conditions exist that go undiagnosed and untreated. These conditions may be prevented and treated with reduced folates and vitamin B12. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will prevent or treat cerebrospinal folate deficiency, which is linked to thyroid-related medical conditions. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will also prevent or treat conditions associated with masked megaloblastic anemia and hypothyroidism, and other conditions brought upon through improper thyroid function. Additionally, it is commonplace to treat many thyroid conditions with anti-thyroid drugs or thyroid stimulating drugs. This practice alone is also responsible for causing, or not beneficially addressing, adverse conditions that can be prevented or treated through the methods and compositions discussed herein.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating thyroid-related medical conditions. Many thyroid-related medical conditions exist that go undiagnosed and untreated. These conditions may be prevented and treated with reduced folates and vitamin B12. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will prevent or treat cerebrospinal folate deficiency, which is linked to thyroid-related medical conditions. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will also prevent or treat conditions associated with masked megaloblastic anemia and hypothyroidism, and other conditions brought upon through improper thyroid function. Additionally, it is commonplace to treat many thyroid conditions with anti-thyroid drugs or thyroid stimulating drugs. This practice alone is also responsible for causing, or not beneficially addressing, adverse conditions that can be prevented or treated through the methods and compositions discussed herein.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating thyroid-related medical conditions. Many thyroid-related medical conditions exist that go undiagnosed and untreated. These conditions may be prevented and treated with reduced folates and vitamin B12. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will prevent or treat cerebrospinal folate deficiency, which is linked to thyroid-related medical conditions. Administration of reduced folates and vitamin B12 will also prevent or treat conditions associated with masked megaloblastic anemia and hypothyroidism, and other conditions brought upon through improper thyroid function. Additionally, it is commonplace to treat many thyroid conditions with anti-thyroid drugs or thyroid stimulating drugs. This practice alone is also responsible for causing, or not beneficially addressing, adverse conditions that can be prevented or treated through the methods and compositions discussed herein.