The probiotic composition comprises at least one lactic acid bacteria strain, preferably Lactobacillus with intestinal tropism, for use in promoting juvenile growth in livestock, with stimulation of linear growth and/or of IGF-1 level. Exemplary lactic acid bacteria include Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The strains can be selected in a mouse model. The invention also relates to a probiotic treatment method using this composition.

Compositions wherein foodstuffs act as carriers of freeze-dried probiotics provide new means for administration of probiotics. The products that are easily shipped may be eaten as purchased or mixed with other ingredients to provide variety in the diet while administering beneficial probiotic organisms to the gastrointestinal tract.

The present invention relates to a method for extracting and purifying pea proteins. Hereto, according to the invention, peas are subjected to fermentation, preferably by lactic acid bacteria, prior to milling. Preferably the method for extracting pea proteins comprises the steps of: (a) subjecting an aqueous composition comprising peas to fermentation; (b) milling said peas; (c) fractionating said milled peas so as to obtain at least one protein comprising fraction; and (d) isolating pea proteins from said at least one protein comprising fraction. Also described are food or feed products comprising the pea proteins obtained according to the invention.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture of microbes and the metabolites produced when the microbes are grown together. The invention is further directed to methods for making and using the compositions.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture of microbes and the metabolites produced when the microbes are grown together. The invention is further directed to methods for making and using the compositions.

Inorganic anions nitrate and nitrite influence metabolic rate and glucose homeostasis. Infusion of nitrite iv caused an acute drop in resting energy expenditure (oxygen consumption) and nitrate, when given perorally, caused a reduction in oxygen consumption during exercise and a depression of the increase in blood glucose observed after an oral glucose tolerance test. The doses of nitrate and nitrite did not cause any detectable change in methemoglobin levels of blood. Also, nitrate and nitrite did not alter lactate levels in blood. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate the energy expenditure and glucose homeostasis of a mammal by administration of inorganic nitrite and/or nitrate.

Inorganic anions nitrate and nitrite influence metabolic rate and glucose homeostasis. Infusion of nitrite iv caused an acute drop in resting energy expenditure (oxygen consumption) and nitrate, when given perorally, caused a reduction in oxygen consumption during exercise and a depression of the increase in blood glucose observed after an oral glucose tolerance test. The doses of nitrate and nitrite did not cause any detectable change in methemoglobin levels of blood. Also, nitrate and nitrite did not alter lactate levels in blood. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate the energy expenditure and glucose homeostasis of a mammal by administration of inorganic nitrite and/or nitrate.

The present invention relates to a novel Leuconostoc holzapfelii Ceb-kc-003 (deposited as Korea Accession Number accession KCCM11830P) strain and a composition comprising the same. The novel strain has abilities of preventing hair loss, promoting hair growth, or improving sexual function.

The present invention relates to a novel Leuconostoc holzapfelii Ceb-kc-003 (deposited as Korea Accession Number accession KCCM11830P) strain and a composition comprising the same. The novel strain has abilities of preventing hair loss, promoting hair growth, or improving sexual function.

Disclosed is Bacterium of the species Lactobacillus rhamnosus CHCC15860 as deposited with the German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (DSMZ) under accession No. DSM32092. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the bacterium, methods for producing fermented milk products using the bacterium and the products thus obtained.