Use of a compound having the formula (1) (2) (3) (4) or, or combinations thereof, for providing a source of butyrate with improved organoleptic properties wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently a long chain fatty acid having between 16 and 20 carbons for use in promoting immune response and/or preventing and/or treating bacterial and/or viral infections.

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An agent which can play a comparable or superior role to LS in improvement of intestinal tract function, enhancement of immune function, suppression of production of a putrefactive product, improvement of bowel movement or the like and an agent which can play a role in protection of the intestinal tract from a food emulsifier, a lipid peroxide or the like are provided. An intestinal tract function-improving agent, an immunoenhancing agent, a putrefactive product production-suppressing agent, a bowel movement-improving agent and an intestinal tract protection agent each containing a cyclodextrin as an active ingredient are provided. they can play a comparable or superior role to LS in improvement of intestinal tract function, enhancement of immune function, suppression of production of a putrefactive products, improvement of bowel movement or the like and the agent which can play a role in protection of the intestinal tract from a food emulsifier, a lipid peroxide or the like. Using the agents as an active ingredient, an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunostimulant, a body odor-improving agent, a stool odor-improving agent, a laxative, an intestinal tract protection agent and the like can also be provided.

An agent which can play a comparable or superior role to LS in improvement of intestinal tract function, enhancement of immune function, suppression of production of a putrefactive product, improvement of bowel movement or the like and an agent which can play a role in protection of the intestinal tract from a food emulsifier, a lipid peroxide or the like are provided. An intestinal tract function-improving agent, an immunoenhancing agent, a putrefactive product production-suppressing agent, a bowel movement-improving agent and an intestinal tract protection agent each containing a cyclodextrin as an active ingredient are provided. they can play a comparable or superior role to LS in improvement of intestinal tract function, enhancement of immune function, suppression of production of a putrefactive products, improvement of bowel movement or the like and the agent which can play a role in protection of the intestinal tract from a food emulsifier, a lipid peroxide or the like. Using the agents as an active ingredient, an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunostimulant, a body odor-improving agent, a stool odor-improving agent, a laxative, an intestinal tract protection agent and the like can also be provided.

This invention relates to new uses of Bifidobacteria (particularly, although not exclusively, probiotic Bifidobacteria), and to food products, feed products, dietary supplements and pharmaceutical formulations containing them. The bacteria are suitable for the treatment of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure.

This invention relates to new uses of Bifidobacteria (particularly, although not exclusively, probiotic Bifidobacteria), and to food products, feed products, dietary supplements and pharmaceutical formulations containing them. The bacteria are suitable for the treatment of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure.

The present invention relates to a composition including an anthocyanin-fucoidan complex formed by ionic bond between anthocyanin and fucoidan as an active ingredient, and more particularly, it is confirmed that the anthocyanin-fucoidan complex in which anion of the fucoidan, which is a natural extract having high biocompatibility and biodegradability, is ionically bonded with a cation of the anthocyanin improves the stability and the solubility of the anthocyanin even in acidic conditions in vivo, thereby increasing the immune activity in vivo and therefore it is intended to provide the anthocyanin-fucoidan complex as an immune enhancer, an immune-cancer agent and an anticancer adjuvant composition for alleviating side effects of anti-cancer agents.

The present invention relates to a composition including an anthocyanin-fucoidan complex formed by ionic bond between anthocyanin and fucoidan as an active ingredient, and more particularly, it is confirmed that the anthocyanin-fucoidan complex in which anion of the fucoidan, which is a natural extract having high biocompatibility and biodegradability, is ionically bonded with a cation of the anthocyanin improves the stability and the solubility of the anthocyanin even in acidic conditions in vivo, thereby increasing the immune activity in vivo and therefore it is intended to provide the anthocyanin-fucoidan complex as an immune enhancer, an immune-cancer agent and an anticancer adjuvant composition for alleviating side effects of anti-cancer agents.

Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.

Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.

The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions, kits, and methods for administering a prenatal dietary supplement comprising at least about 3 mg of bioavailable, fluoride to a pregnant woman.