New medical use of probiotics
AssigneeSofar SPA
InventorsAndrea BIFFI, Walter FIORE, Ruggero ROSSI
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a composition based on bacteria and/or yeasts and/or other microorganisms, taken singularly or in combination, for the treatment of the symptoms of and/or for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or also similar pathologies affecting the gastrointestinal apparatus. In particular, the bacteria are selected from the following genera: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, Propionibacterium, Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Aerococcus and Enterococcus.
Claims19
A method for treating abdominal pain and discomfort associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and/or for treating IBS or similar pathologies of the gastrointestinal apparatus, comprising the step of administering a composition comprising bacteria belonging to the genus Lactobacillus and/or Bifidobacterium to a patient in need thereof.
The method according to claim 11, wherein said yeast belongs to the genus Saccharomyces.
The method according to claim 11, wherein the composition further comprises metabolic products produced by said microorganisms defined as post-biotic and/or other bacteria-derived products.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.