Method for treating or preventing systemic inflammation in formula-fed infants
OwnerRobert McMahon, Udo Herz +1inventors
InventorsRobert McMahon, Udo Herz, Josef Neu
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel method for treating or preventing systemic inflammation in a formula-fed infant. The method administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
Claims26
A method for treating, preventing or reducing systemic inflammation in a formula-fed infant, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
A method for reducing or preventing systemic inflammation in a formula-fed infant to a level similar to that of a breast-fed infant, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
A method for reducing or preventing inflammation in one or more organs of a formula-fed infant selected from the group consisting of gastrointestinal tract, liver, plasma, lungs, and brain, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
A method for reducing or preventing physical damage in the intestinal mucosa of a formula-fed infant, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
A method for reducing or preventing the systemic release of one or more pro-inflammatory cytokines or chemokines in a formula-fed infant, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
A method for reducing or preventing the systemic release of MPO in a formula-fed infant, the method comprising administering to the infant a therapeutically effective amount of LGG in combination with at least one LCPUFA.
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