Dietary supplement for managing gut health

摘要

The present invention relates to a dietary supplement and methods of use thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition including a kiwifruit extract in combination with an amylase inhibitor and/or a bifunctional protease-amylase inhibitor, particularly, but not exclusively, for managing gut health or for the treatment or prevention of digestive dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof.

主权项

1. A composition comprising:
a kiwifruit extract derived from processed kiwifruit pulp without seeds, wherein the kiwifruit extract comprises at least one cysteine protease enzyme; an extract comprising an amylase inhibitor and/or a bifunctional protease-amylase inhibitor which binds loosely to the at least one cysteine protease enzyme of the kiwifruit extract, and wherein said extract is not derived from kiwifruit; and one or more suitable diluents, carriers and/or excipients.