The disclosure relates to a mixture of bacteria belonging to at least six or seven different and specific bacterial species preferably for use in preventing or treating gastro-intestinal disorders. Preferably, the mixture of bacteria is grown together in a fermenter prior to administering the mixture to a subject in order to prevent or treat the disorder.

This document provides dietary supplement compositions. For example, multi-supplement compositions having combinations of dietary supplement formulations useful for human or animal consumption are provided.

The present invention relates to a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria and at least one iron-milk protein complex. Such iron-milk protein complex advantageously does not cause significant reduction in the viability of the bacteria and thus such iron source is advantageously used to fortify a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria.

A technique for improving heat resistance of a bacterium is provided. By mixing the bacterium with an oil or fat and an emulsifier, heat resistance of the bacterium can be improved.

A composition and method for use of a dietary supplement for promoting gastrointestinal health including effective amounts of probiotics, digestive enzymes, prebiotics, a dried, non-viable yeast, protein, B vitamins, and flavoring agent. The multi-strain of probiotics may be viable and dried bacteria like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus. The multistrain and multispecies probiotics may show synergistic effects. Digestive enzymes can be protease, lactase, cellulose, and/or pancreatin. The prebiotics may be inulin and other dietary fiber. The yeast may be Brewer's or Baker's yeast. The protein may be whey or soy or rice protein concentrates. The B vitamins may be Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid and Biotin. The flavoring agent may be natural vanilla.

Probiotic Bifidobacterium strain AH1714 is significantly immunomodulatory following oral consumption. The strain is useful as an immunomodulatory biotherapeutic agent.

The present invention relates to a composition or to a kit of compositions comprising Bifidobacterium longum subsp longum and Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) for use in increasing microbiota activity, for improving engraftment and/or survival of Bifidobacteria, such as B. longum subsp. longum, for promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as for promoting the growth of Streptococcus salivarius, for treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions in the gut, for preventing and/or treating infections, for improving immunity and/or for improving oral health.

The invention relates to probiotic compositions, sachets, and nutritional supplements comprising a probiotic bacterium capable of an adaptive response resulting from growth in the presence of pomegranate extract, as well as methods of selecting, producing, and using thereof.

Provided is a composition that may be used for a specific use application, such as a composition for enhancing a breast milk component. A composition containing a bacterium of the genus Bifidobacterium as an active ingredient is described.

Provided is a composition that may be used for a specific use application, such as a composition for enhancing a breast milk component. A composition containing a bacterium of the genus Bifidobacterium as an active ingredient is described.