If you are an active person, chances are you do not need a protein supplement and using one will be counterproductive because of the extra calories (remember, 1 gram of protein provides as many kilocalories as 1 gram of sugar!). Athletes and vegetarians are special populations that may require supplements.
Amortization expense is a non-cash expense. Therefore, like all non-cash expenses, it will be added to the net income when drafting an indirect cash flow statement. The same applies to depreciation of physical assets, as well other non-cash expenditures, such as increases in payables and accumulated interest expenses.
To amortize the expense, your business's accountant must deduct $1,000 from your business's revenue each year for 15 years ($15,000/15 years = $1,000). During the third year, the accumulated amortized cost of the patent would be $3,000 ($1,000 x 3 years = $3,000). During the final year, the amortized cost of the patent would equal its original purchase price of $15,000 ($1,000 x 15 years = $15,000).