Infant formula with probiotics and milk fat globule membrane components
US9226521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nutritional composition is proposed comprising a probiotic and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) wherein the MFGM and the probiotics mutually potentiate their respective effects and promote complementary beneficial protective mechanisms that reflect physiological synergy. The nutritional composition can be an infant formula, infant cereals, baby food or health care nutritional product. The synergistic effect can include promoting immune maturation and/or immune education and/or reducing inflammation and/or treating or preventing disease or infections.
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