A use that relates to mannuronic acid oligosaccharides or a composition comprising same in the treatment of Th1-dominance related diseases. The Th1-dominance related diseases may be selected from Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn's disease, Type I Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, Sjögren's Syndrome, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Celiac Disease and Grave's disease, preferably from Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn's disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The present invention relates, in general terms, to methods of reducing the formation of post-surgery tissue adhesion in a subject in need thereof by administering an adhesion barrier composition. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing the formation of tissue adhesion during or post-surgery in a subject in need thereof. The adhesion barrier composition comprises sporopollenin and a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also relates to methods of fabricating the adhesion barrier composition.

The present invention relates, in general terms, to methods of reducing the formation of post-surgery tissue adhesion in a subject in need thereof by administering an adhesion barrier composition. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing the formation of tissue adhesion during or post-surgery in a subject in need thereof. The adhesion barrier composition comprises sporopollenin and a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also relates to methods of fabricating the adhesion barrier composition.

The invention relates to compositions and methods for adjusting digestive or absorptive rates and ratio of foods or drinks or reducing a digestive solution. Particularly, the invention provides a composition comprising an insoluble dietary fiber and a prebiotic gel and its application in reducing digestive or absorptive rates and ratio of foods or drinks.

The invention relates to compositions and methods for adjusting digestive or absorptive rates and ratio of foods or drinks or reducing a digestive solution. Particularly, the invention provides a composition comprising an insoluble dietary fiber and a prebiotic gel and its application in reducing digestive or absorptive rates and ratio of foods or drinks.

A dietary composition comprising (i) from about 40% to about 80% (w/w) of a fiber composition comprising glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate; and (ii) from about 10% to about 60% (w/w) psyllium is provided, along with a method and a food product for promoting satiety, promoting weight loss, lowering blood cholesterol levels or lowering blood glucose levels in a mammal.

A dietary composition comprising (i) from about 40% to about 80% (w/w) of a fiber composition comprising glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate; and (ii) from about 10% to about 60% (w/w) psyllium is provided, along with a method and a food product for promoting satiety, promoting weight loss, lowering blood cholesterol levels or lowering blood glucose levels in a mammal.

A composition comprising quercetin (2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxychromen-4-one) and/or myricetin (3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one) is used in the prevention or treatment of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). The composition reinforces tight junction strength in the oesophagus wall at low concentrations, restoring healthy barrier function to the oesophagus and resistance to acid. The composition prevents acid from penetrating the oesophagus, irritating underlying nerves and causing pain.

A composition comprising quercetin (2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxychromen-4-one) and/or myricetin (3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one) is used in the prevention or treatment of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). The composition reinforces tight junction strength in the oesophagus wall at low concentrations, restoring healthy barrier function to the oesophagus and resistance to acid. The composition prevents acid from penetrating the oesophagus, irritating underlying nerves and causing pain.

An orally administered hydrogel composition includes: an alginate polymer that forms a gel in aqueous solution, in the presence of a cation; an aqueous solution, in a sufficient amount; an agent for dissolving said alginate polymer in the aqueous solution; a gelation retarder; and a floating agent to form gas bubbles in the hydrogel composition the hydrogel formed by using the hydrogel composition being dissolved by using an orally administered dissolving agent. The invention applies in particular to the production of gastric implants.