The Hershey Company
FOOD COMPOSITIONS THAT ENHANCE NITRIC OXIDE MEDIATED SIGNALLING

Abstract:

The invention comprises compositions and methods for improving exercise performance, reducing muscle fatigue and improving recovery of muscle tissue after exercise. One method includes administering a composition of a plant-derived nitrate and a cocoa-derived product daily and before exercise. The synergistic combination of nitrate and cocoa polyphenols acts to improve exercise performance and to improve recovery from a strenuous exercise bout.