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US 11,957,720 B2Granted
Bifidobacterium longum and functional GI disorders
AssigneeSociete des Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorsPeter McLean, Gabriela Bergonzelli Degonda, Stephen Michael Collins, Premysl Bercik, Elena Verdu de Bercik
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotic bacteria. In particular, it relates to methods for treating or preventing functional GI disorders comprising administering Bifidobacterium longum, such as Bifidobacterium longum ATCC BAA-999.
Claims15
A method for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:
- administering to the subject a composition comprising Bifidobacterium longum ATCC BAA-999 and a B vitamin,
- wherein the composition is selected from the group consisting of a dietary supplement, a nutraceutical, a drink, and a medical composition.
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