Nutrient composition for exercise

Abstract

A method of maintaining raised blood glucose levels in a mammal during exercise, preventing or delaying the onset of hypoglycaemia during exercise, and preventing or reducing acid reflux symptoms in a mammal. The method includes the step of orally administering to the mammal a nutrient composition containing a carbohydrate source and soluble fiber.

1 . The use of carbohydrate and soluble fibre in the preparation of an orally administrable nutrient composition for the maintenance of raised blood glucose levels in a mammal during exercise, the prevention or delay of the onset of hypoglycaemia in a mammal during exercise, or the prevention or reduction of acid reflux symptoms in a mammal.  
     
     
         2 . The use according to  claim 1  in which the nutrient composition contains at least 5% by weight soluble fibre.  
     
     
         3 . The use according to  claim 2  in which the nutrient composition contains 8 to 15% by weight soluble fibre.  
     
     
         4 . The use according to any of  claims 1  to  3  in which the nutrient composition contains up to 60% by weight of carbohydrate.  
     
     
         5 . The use according to  claim 4  in which the nutrient composition contains 45% to 55% by weight of carbohydrate.  
     
     
         6 . The use according to any of  claims 1  to  5  in which the nutrient composition further comprises 8% to 18% by weight fats.  
     
     
         7 . The use according to any of  claims 1  to  6  in which the nutrient composition further comprises 8% to 18% by weight protein.  
     
     
         8 . The use according to any of  claims 1  to  7  in which the nutrient composition includes a fibre rich cereal which provides carbohydrate and the soluble fibre; the fibre rich cereal containing at least 14% by weight soluble fibre and at least 30% by weight of total fibre.  
     
     
         9 . The use according to  claim 8  in which the fibre rich cereal is in the form of an extrusion cooked cereal.  
     
     
         10 . A method of maintaining raised blood glucose levels in a mammal during exercise, preventing or delaying the onset of hypoglycaemia during exercise. and/or preventing or reducing acid reflux symptoms in a mammal; the method comprising orally administering to the mammal a nutrient composition containing carbohydrate and soluble fibre.