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US 9,872,869 B2Granted
Use of non-digestible saccharides for giving an infant the best start after birth
AssigneeN. V. Nutricia
InventorsChristopher Beermann, Jan Knol, Martine Sandra Alles, Bernd Stahl, Günther Boehm
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Abstract
A food or supplement for pregnant women comprising water soluble, non-digestible saccharides is described. The composition is used to improve the flora and/or immune system of the pregnant women, to improve the immune system of the infant and to improve the intestinal flora of the infant after birth.
Claims6
A method of improving the intestinal microflora development of an infant after birth;
- strengthening the immune system of an infant or an unborn child;
- and/or minimizing the occurrence or severity of at least one immune system related disorder of an infant after birth, the method consisting of administering to a woman pregnant with the child, a composition comprising:
- (a) a first water soluble, non-digestible saccharide selected from the group consisting of transgalactooligosaccharides and galactooligosaccharides;
- and
- (b) a second water soluble, non-digestible saccharide selected from the group consisting of fructopolysaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, and inulin;
- and optionally
- (c) fats, proteins, digestible carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals.
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