Absorbent product containing absorbent structure and Bacillus coagulans
AssigneeGaneden Biotech, Inc.
InventorsSean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
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Abstract
Compositions and methods are provided for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons and the like. The invention provides a sanitary product containing an absorbent structure and an effective amount of a viable non-pathogenic lactic-acid bacteria, such as Bacillus coagulans, or an extracellular product thereof, useful for inhibiting growth of parasites and pathogens on the epithelial tissue in contact with the sanitary product during use of the product. Also provided is enhancing biodegradation of sanitary products after use and disposal.
Claims10
An absorbent product comprising a liquid absorbent structure and a viable non-pathogenic lactic acid-producing spore-forming bacteria, wherein said lactic acid-producing bacteria is present on an external surface of said product, and wherein said bacteria consists essentially of Bacillus coagulans.
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