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Nutrition supplement containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, yeast and soy protein

US6294166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1999
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for use as a dietary supplement for promoting gastrointestinal health including effective amounts of a dried bacteria, a dried, non-viable yeast and protein. The dried bacteria may be Lactobacillus acidophilus, and may comprise from about 0.1% to about 10% of the total mass of the composition. The yeast may be Brewer's or Baker's yeast, and may comprise from about 2.5% to about 20% of the total mass. The protein may be whey or soy protein concentrates, and may comprise from about 25% to about 98% of the total mass.

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