Method for promoting growth of Akkermansia muciniphila using musa ferments
US11478525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N1/38
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a method of promoting the growth of Akkermansia muciniphila, including contacting A. muciniphila with an effective amount of a prebiotic composition including a Musa ferment. Also provided is a prebiotic composition including a Musa ferment. The prebiotic composition promotes the growth of A. muciniphila in the intestine, and reduces the body weight, fat percentage, waist circumference, and hip circumference of obese individuals.
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