Athletic patch

Abstract

The present invention relates to patches for the administration of an athletic supplement to subjects engaged in rigorous exercise or heavy outdoor work. The invention also relates to methods of administering nutrients to subjects using the patch of the invention.

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       27 . A method of administering nutrients to a subject comprising: transdermally administering an athletic supplement in a patch which includes at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of a carbohydrate, an electrolyte a vitamin, an amino acid, a mineral, and an energy enhancer to a subject while the subject is undergoing a physical activity to provide the subject with nutrition and energy required to perform the physical activity.  
   
   
       28 . (canceled)  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 27 , wherein the athletic supplement includes at least one carbohydrate.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes an electrolyte.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes a vitamin.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes an amino acid.  
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes a mineral.  
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes an energy enhancer.  
   
   
       35 . The method of  claim 29 , wherein the athletic supplement includes a vitamin, an amino acid, a mineral, and an energy enhancer.  
   
   
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       38 . The method of  claim 27 , wherein the athletic supplement includes at least one of the following compounds: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, anhydrous magnesium sulphate, dodecahydrated disodium hydrogen phosphate, hydrated sodium dihydrogen phosphate, dextrose, sucrose, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sodium citrate, and citric acid.