USE OF NON-DIGESTABLE SACHARIDES FOR GIVING AN INFANT THE BEST START AFTER BIRTH
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Abstract
A food or supplement for pregnant women comprising water soluble, non-digestible saccharides is described. The composition is used to improve the flora and/or immune system of the pregnant women, to improve the immune system of the infant and to improve the intestinal flora of the infant after birth.
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12. A method of improving the intestinal flora development of an infant after birth;
- strengthening the immune system of an infant before or after birth; and
/or preventing immune system related disorders of an infant before birth, the method comprising administering to a woman pregnant with the infant, a composition comprising a first water soluble, non-digestible saccharide. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23)
- strengthening the immune system of an infant before or after birth; and
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21. A method of strengthening the immune system of a pregnant woman;
- improving the intestinal flora of a pregnant woman; and
/or improving the vaginal flora of a pregnant woman, the method comprising administering to the pregnant woman a composition comprising a water soluble, non-digestible saccharide, wherein the saccharide comprises at least 50% galactose units based on the total number of monosaccharide units present in the saccharide. - View Dependent Claims (22)
- improving the intestinal flora of a pregnant woman; and
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