Abstract:
Methods of increasing skeletal muscle protein synthesis in a subject are provided. Methods of increasing or maintaining mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activation are also provided. Such methods include a step of administering at least one serving per day of a composition including 20 to 2,000 mg of a green tea extract per serving to the subject.
Abstract:
A liquid nutritional composition includes a source of epigallocatechin gallate and at least one of a source of protein, a source of carbohydrate, and a source of fat. The liquid nutritional composition includes gallocatechin gallate and epigallocatechin gallate in a ratio of about 1:20 to about 1:0.60. At least a portion of the gallocatechin gallate is formed by epimerization of the epigallocatechin gallate as a result of application of heat to the liquid nutritional composition. Methods of making the liquid nutritional composition are also provided.
Abstract:
Methods for maintaining or increasing bodyweight in a subject susceptible to unintentional weight loss are provided. The methods include a step of administering at least one serving per day of a composition including 20 to 2000 mg of a decaffeinated green tea extract per serving to the subject.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing skeletal muscle protein synthesis in a subject are provided. Methods of increasing or maintaining mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) activation are also provided. Such methods include a step of administering at least one serving per day of a composition including 20 to 2,000 mg of a green tea extract per serving to the subject.