Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of dietary disorders, and as dietary additives to provide a source of fiber, of short chain fatty acids and as bulking agents in humans and animals, as well as methods of use therefor. The compositions are based on whole .beta.-glucans.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 28, 1988
Date of Patent:
October 9, 1990
Assignee:
Alpha Beta Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Spiros Jamas, D. Davidson Easson, Jr., Bruce R. Bistrian