Mixed allergen compositions and methods for using the same
Mixed allergen compositions of two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of: a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin. Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.
1. A mixed allergen composition comprising:
a nut allergen selected from the group consisting of a peanut allergen, an almond allergen, a walnut allergen, a cashew allergen, a hazelnut allergen, a pecan allergen and a pistachio allergen;
an animal allergen selected from the group consisting of a shrimp allergen, a cod allergen, and a salmon allergen; and
at least one of:
a non-nut plant allergen;
a biotic agent; and
a vitamin,
wherein the composition comprises equal parts by weight of the nut allergen, the animal allergen, and the non-nut plant allergen, if present.
2. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises the non-nut plant allergen.
3. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises the biotic agent.
4. The mixed allergen composition of claim 3 , wherein the biotic agent comprises a probiotic.
5. The mixed allergen composition of claim 3 , wherein the biotic agent comprises a prebiotic.
6. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises the vitamin.
7. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises the non-nut plant allergen, and the vitamin.
8. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of each allergen present in the composition ranges from 15 to 99.9 wt. %.
9. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises
a physiologically acceptable delivery vehicle.
10. The mixed allergen composition of claim 9 , wherein the physiologically acceptable delivery vehicle is an ingestible delivery vehicle.
11. The mixed allergen composition of claim 9 , wherein the physiologically acceptable delivery vehicle is a topical delivery vehicle.
12. The mixed allergen composition of claim 9 , wherein the physiologically acceptable delivery vehicle is an injectable delivery vehicle.
13. A method of treating an allergy in a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering the mixed allergen composition of claim 1 to the subject.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the subject is a juvenile.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the subject is an adult.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the subject is pregnant with a fetus or suckling an infant.
17. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the non-nut plant allergen is selected from the group consisting of a wheat allergen, a sesame allergen, and an oat allergen.
18. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an animal allergen selected from the group consisting of a chicken egg allergen, a cow milk allergen, and a crab allergen.
19. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the mixed allergen composition further comprises a soy allergen.
20. The mixed allergen composition of claim 1 , wherein the vitamin is selected from the group consisting of vitamin D and vitamin C.
21. The mixed allergen composition of claim 20 , wherein the vitamin is vitamin D.
22. The method of claim 13 , wherein the allergy is a food allergy.
23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the allergy is a single food allergy.
24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the allergy is a multiple food allergy.