Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises a mixture which comprises or, alternatively, consists of an extract (a) of a fruit of at least one plant of the genus Vaccinium and at least one ingredient (b) acceptable for pharmaceutical or food use and the use thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of diverticular disease or of a pathology deriving therefrom or correlated thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous liquid composition or hydroalcoholic liquid comprising a mixture which comprises or, alternatively, consists of a combination of Aloe vera gel, hyaluronic acid and honey and, optionally, food and/or pharmaceutical grade additives and/or technological excipients; said composition being for use in the preventive and/or curative treatment of the symptoms and disorders associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and/or laryngopharyngeal reflux (RLF) and the disease caused thereby, for use as an adjuvant in the symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal and/or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, or for use in a preventive and/or curative treatment against: (i) lesions of the oral cavity and of the pharyngo-laryngo-esophageal tract; (ii) mucositis; and/or (iii) aphthae and/or aphthoid lesions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable and/or suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific strains of Lactobacillus paracasei or of a composition comprising said strains for the prevention and/or treatment of a physiopathological condition related to/associated with Clostridium difficile infection, preferably intestinal infections, or so-called CD-associated disease (CDAD) or CD infection (CDI).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises a mixture which comprises or, alternatively, consists of an extract (a) of a fruit of at least one plant of the genus Vaccinium and at least one ingredient (b) acceptable for pharmaceutical or food use and the use thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of diverticular disease or of a pathology deriving therefrom or correlated thereto.

Abstract: The present invention refers to exopolysaccharide molecules, conditioned media or compositions comprising said molecules or media. Moreover, the present invention refers to use of said exopolysaccharide molecules, conditioned media or compositions as prebiotic, preferably to boost immune system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition based on bacteria and/or yeasts and/or other microorganisms, taken singularly or in combination, for the treatment of the symptoms of and/or for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or also similar pathologies affecting the gastrointestinal apparatus. In particular, the bacteria are selected from the following genera: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, Propionibacterium, Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Aerococcus and Enterococcus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition for use in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. The composition of the present invention comprises a mixture which comprises or, alternatively, consists of a combination of Aloe vera gel, hyaluronic acid and honey and, optionally, food or pharmaceutical grade additives and/or technological excipients. The composition of the present invention also relates to a medical device comprising a mixture which comprises or, alternatively, consists of a combination of Aloe vera gel, hyaluronic acid and honey and, optionally, food or pharmaceutical grade additives and/or technological excipients. Said composition or composition for a medical device being for use in the preventive and/or curative treatment of the symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux and the disease caused thereby, as well as for use in the preventive and/or curative treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotics, preferably one or more probiotic bacteria, to increase the absorption of proteins or the bioavailability thereof, preferably in individuals with increased protein and/or energy requirements, preferably elderly persons, children, pregnant women or athletes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable and/or suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chewable and/or suckable and/or melt-in-mouth tablet based on hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition containing a probiotic and hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the probiotic/paraprobiotic activity of a composition comprising microorganisms, in particular bacteria, said method being based on evaluating, by metagenomic analysis, the qualitative and/or quantitative change in faecal microbiota following intake of the composition. Moreover, the present invention relates to a kit for carrying out said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising bacteria to increase the intestinal production of butyric acid, folic acid or niacin and/or to decrease the intestinal production of succinic acid. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of said composition for the treatment and/or prevention of an intestinal butyrate- and/or succinate-dependent pathological condition. In particular, for the treatment and/or the prevention of intestinal inflammation, diarrhoea, ulcerative colitis or intestinal colopathies.