Composition based on xyloglucan and proteins for the treatment of intestinal disorders

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions comprising synergic combinations of xyloglucans and plant or animal proteins, which are useful in the treatment of intestinal disorders.

1 . Combinations of xyloglucans or extracts containing them and of gelatin for use in the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis, the early stages of diverticulitis, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, traveller's diarrhoea, cystitis and cystopyelitis. 
     
     
         2 - 3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . Combinations according to  claim 1  wherein the weight ratio between xyloglucan and gelatine is between 1:0.5 and 1:30. 
     
     
         5 . Combinations according to  claim 1  further comprising excipients and/or other active ingredients. 
     
     
         6 . Combinations according to  claim 5  wherein the other active ingredients are selected from antibiotics, antimotility agents, steroidal or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, compounds for the treatment of gastrointestinal bloating, mesalazine, sucralfate, natural or synthetic polysaccharides, hyaluronic acid, guar gum, xanthan gum, cellulose and hemicellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carrageenans, carbomers, ferulic acid; polyphenols, probiotics and electrolytes.