Patents Assigned to Nestec S.A., a Swiss corporation
  • Treatment of Actinomyces naeslundii-related diseases with exogenous lactic bacteria strains
    Publication number: 20050074416
    Abstract: A lactic bacteria strain that is exogenous to the oral microflora is selected for its ability to adhere the pellicle of the teeth and to produce a growth inhibition factor. This strain is used for the preparation of a composition intended for reducing dental plaque and for treating or preventing root caries and other diseases related to Actinomyces naeslundii in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: Nestec S.A., a Swiss corporation
    Inventors: Elena-Maria Comelli, Bernhard Guggenheim, Jean-Richard Neeser, Francesca Stingele, Pier Cocconcelli
  • Method of treating irritable bowel syndrome
    Publication number: 20050053641
    Abstract: A nutritional composition is disclosed which comprises synergistic functional carbohydrates for preventing or treating infection by pathogenic bacteria and/or promoting gut flora balance and health. The carbohydrates have a synergistic activity on promoting bifidobacteria in the intestine. Also disclosed are a method of production of the composition; and a method of treatment of infection by pathogenic bacteria and/or promoting gut flora balance and health which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Nestec S.A., a Swiss corporation
    Inventors: Florence Rochat, Olivier Ballevre, Alfred Jann