Mixed allergen compositions and methods for using the same
AssigneeThe Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
InventorKari C. Nadeau
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Abstract
Mixed allergen compositions of two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of: a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin. Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.
Claims17
A method for inhibiting symptoms of one or more food allergies in a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a mixed allergen composition comprising:
- 2 to 20 different flours or powders, wherein at least one flour or powder is a nut flour selected from the group consisting of peanut, almond, walnut, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, and pistachio, at least one flour or powder is an animal powder selected from the group consisting of shrimp, cod, and salmon, and the mixed allergen composition comprises equal parts by protein weight of each flour or powder;
- and optionally
- a vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin D and vitamin C;
- wherein the composition is administered to the subject at least weekly or at least every other week.
A method for inhibiting symptoms of one or more food allergies in a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a mixed allergen unit composition comprising:
- 6 to 20 different flours or powders,
- wherein at least one flour or powder is a nut flour selected from the group consisting of peanut, almond, walnut, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, and pistachio,
- at least one flour or powder is an animal powder selected from the group consisting of shrimp, cod, salmon, milk, and egg,
- at least one flour or powder is a non-nut plant flour selected from the group consisting of wheat, sesame, and oat, and
- the unit composition comprises equal parts by protein weight of each flour or powder.
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