USE OF ISOMALT(MIXTURE OF 1,6 GPS AND 1,1 GPM) AS A PREBIOTIC FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEDICAMENT USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTESTINAL DISEASES, AMONG OTHER THINGS

摘要

The invention relates to a novel use of a mixture of 6-O-alpha-D- glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol and 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol as a bifidogenic prebiotic optionally containing a probiotic, to be used as or for producing a food item, semi-luxury food, fodder, or a medicament. Said medicament is used for the treatment and/or prevention of intestinal diseases such as chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases, intestinal cancer, bacterial intestinal infections, among other things.