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Human milk oligosaccharides to promote growth of beneficial gut bacteria

US8197872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2008
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23C9/203
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides prebiotic and probiotic compositions containing human milk oligosaccharides and methods of use that selectively promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

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