Methods of treating Celiac disease
First Claim
1. A method for treating Celiac Disease in a subject in need thereof, wherein the subject is not on a gluten-free diet, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising digestive enzymes and one or more excipients to the subject, wherein the digestive enzymes comprise an amylase, a lipase, and a protease, and wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises from 155,000 to 310,000 United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) units per dose of protease activity, whereby Celiac Disease is treated.
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Abstract
Described herein are compositions which include digestive enzymes and which are formulated to reduce one or more symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder. Also described herein is a method for treating a subject with celiac disease or a related disorder using digestive enzymes and their derivatives to alleviate the symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder. The method comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of digestive enzymes that are either naturally or recombinantly derived, or their derivatives, in an amount effective to reduce one or more symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder.
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- 1. A method for treating Celiac Disease in a subject in need thereof, wherein the subject is not on a gluten-free diet, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising digestive enzymes and one or more excipients to the subject, wherein the digestive enzymes comprise an amylase, a lipase, and a protease, and wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises from 155,000 to 310,000 United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) units per dose of protease activity, whereby Celiac Disease is treated.
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