| abstract |
A description is given of formulations comprising solid and stable creatine/citric acid composition(s) and carbohydrate(s) or hydrates thereof having a weight ratio of the constituents creatine/citric acid composition(s) and carbohydrate(s) of 1:0.01 to 1.0. Carbohydrate components, which can be used in anhydrous form, as hydrates or as moist products, are in principle all polyhydroxyaldehydes and polyhydroxyketones. The creatine component is preferably used in anhydrous form or in aqueous alcoholic or organic solution. The formulations should preferably be prepared by reacting the carbohydrates in the form of solutions, suspensions or as solid substance with the creatine/citric acid composition or solution thereof at −20 to 120° C. and, if appropriate, finally removing the liquid phase, or else by a thermal treatment, a treatment with ultrasound or microwave of mixtures consisting of the creatine component and solid carbohydrates, preferably in a vacuum. This produces formulations comprising creatine/citric acid compositions and carbohydrate which can be used, inter alia, to increase endurance and strength in the sports sector, for weight reduction and body fat reduction, in the health sector, for health disorders in women, and also as a food supplement and for animal nutrition. |