Use of phospholipid arachidonic acids for increasing muscle mass in humans

Abstract

This invention discloses a method of increasing muscle mass comprising administering phospholipid arachidonic acid to a human in need thereof.

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         9 . An oral dosage form of phospholipid arachidonic acid comprising an amount of phospholipid arachidonic acid which is effective in increasing muscle mass.  
     
     
         10 . The oral dosage form of  claim 9 , wherein the oral dosage form is selected from the group consisting of tablets, capsules, pills, troches, lozenges, and cachets.  
     
     
         11 . The oral dosage form of  claim 9 , wherein the amount of phospholipid arachidonic acid effective in increasing muscle mass is between about 50 mg and 4,000 mg.  
     
     
         12 . The oral dosage form of  claim 9 , wherein the phospholipid arachidonic acid is selected from the group consisting of phosphatidylcholine arachidonic acid, lysophosphatidylcholine arachidonic acid, and phosphatidylserine arachidonic acid.  
     
     
         13 . The oral dosage form of  claim 9 , further comprising agents selected from the group consisting of diluents, preservatives, solubilizers, emulsifiers, and carriers.  
     
     
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         16 . The oral dosage form of  claim 10 , wherein the oral dosage form is in a controlled release form.