Methods and compositions for the treatment of diverticulosis
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of diverticulosis. It is more specifically directed to compositions including L-glutamine, its salts, or its derivatives, and uses of such compositions in the treatment of diverticulosis. In a method aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating diverticulosis. The method includes ingestion of 0.05 g/kg body weight to 10.0 g/kg body weight of L-glutamine, an L-glutamine salt or an L-glutamine derivative per day by a person who has diverticulosis.
1 . A method of treating diverticulosis, wherein the method comprises ingestion of 0.05 g/kg body weight to 10.0 g/kg body weight of L-glutamine, an L-glutamine salt or an L-glutamine derivative per day by a person who has diverticulosis.
2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compound ingested is L-glutamine.
3 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the L-glutamine is ingested as part of an aqueous solution or suspension.
4 . The method according to claim 3 , wherein the L-glutamine is ingested for a period of at least six months.
5 . The method according to claim 4 , wherein the number of diverticula in the person with diverticulosis is reduced by at least fifty percent.
6 . A composition for treating diverticulosis, wherein the composition comprises L-glutamine, an L-glutamine salt or an L-glutamine derivative and a fiber supplement.
7 . The composition according to claim 6 , wherein the composition comprises L-glutamine.
8 . The composition according to claim 7 , wherein the fiber is selected from a group of fibers consisting of methylcellulose, wheat dextrin and psyllium.
9 . The composition according to claim 8 , wherein the composition further comprises a flavorant.
10 . The composition according to claim 9 , wherein it is in the form of a powder, a capsule, a caplet or a chewable tablet.