Isomalto-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Formulations
The present invention relates to specific formulations of functional foods and nutraceuticals comprising probiotics and Isomalto-oligosaccharides in a tasty “gummy” dosage form. Embodiments of the invention provide relief from the unpleasant side effects of high fiber functional foods and nutraceuticals including stomach discomfort, flatulence, stomach rumbling/belching and overall gut feeling.
1 . A gummy composition comprising a probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides.
2 . A gummy composition according to claim 1 wherein the probiotic is a Bacillus strain.
3 . A gummy composition according to claim 2 wherein the Bacillus strain is Bacillus coagulans strain Unique IS2.
4 . A gummy composition according to claim 3 wherein the Bacillus strain is present in an amount of 250 million CFU.
5 . A gummy composition according to claim 4 comprising 2.25 grams of isomalto-oligosaccharides per serving.
6 . A gummy composition according to claim 5 wherein the composition provides less stomach discomfort, flatulence, stomach rumbling, belching and provides improved overall gut feeling.
7 . A gummy composition according to claim 6 that tastes good.
8 . A gummy composition according to claim 6 that is well tolerated.
9 . A method of reducing stomach discomfort, flatulence, stomach rumbling, belching and improving overall gut feeling comprising providing a probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides.
10 . A method of reducing stomach rumbling and bloating and improving overall gut feeling comprising providing a probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides.
11 . A method according to claim 9 wherein the probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides are provided in a gummy dosage form.
12 . A method according to claim 11 wherein the probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides are provided in a good tasting gummy dosage form.
13 . A method according to claim 11 wherein the probiotic and isomalto-oligosaccharides are provided in a well-tolerated gummy dosage form.