Bacteria and immunoglobulin-containing composition for human gastrointestinal health
AssigneeMetagenics, Inc.
InventorStephen M. Paul
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Abstract
A composition for promoting gastrointestinal health comprises an effective amount of a beneficial human intestinal microorganism and an effective amount of an immunoglobulin composition comprising concentrated immunologically active immunoglobulins. Preferred beneficial human intestinal bacteria include lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. The immunologically active immunoglobulins are preferably purified from bovine milk, milk products, or whey. Methods of use are also described.
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A bacteria and immunoglobulin-containing composition for promoting gastrointestinal health comprising
- (a) an effective amount of a beneficial human intestinal microorganism;
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- (b) an effective amount of an immunoglobulin composition comprising concentrated immunologically active immunoglobulins.
A method of restoring and maintaining gastrointestinal health comprising the step of orally administering a bacteria and immunoglobulin-containing composition comprising an effective amount of a beneficial human intestinal microorganism and an effective amount of an immunoglobulin composition comprising concentrated immunologically active immunoglobulins.
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