Mixed allergen compositions and methods for using the same

Abstract

Mixed allergen compositions of two or more different allergens are provided. In some instances, the mixed allergen compositions include: a nut allergen; an animal allergen; and at least one of a non-nut plant allergen; a biotic agent; and a vitamin. Also provided are methods of administering the mixed allergen compositions to a subject. The mixed allergen compositions find use in a variety of applications, including health maintenance, immune balance, gut balance, immune support, health improvement and therapeutic applications.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mixed allergen composition comprising equal parts by protein mass of:
 peanut complete allergen; and   an animal allergen selected from the group consisting of shrimp complete allergen, cod complete allergen and salmon complete allergen.   
     
     
         2 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , wherein the animal allergen is selected from the group consisting of shrimp complete allergen and cod complete allergen. 
     
     
         3 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising an allergen selected from the group consisting of an almond allergen, a walnut allergen, a cashew allergen, a hazelnut allergen, a pecan allergen and a pistachio allergen. 
     
     
         4 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising a wheat allergen. 
     
     
         5 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising an egg allergen. 
     
     
         6 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising a crab allergen. 
     
     
         7 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising an allergen selected from the group consisting of a sesame allergen and an oat allergen. 
     
     
         8 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising a soy allergen. 
     
     
         9 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising a milk allergen. 
     
     
         10 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising vitamin D. 
     
     
         11 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 , further comprising a physiologically acceptable delivery vehicle. 
     
     
         12 . A food product comprising the mixed allergen composition of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         13 . A method of treating an allergy in a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering the mixed allergen composition of  claim 1  to the subject. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the allergy is a food allergy. 
     
     
         15 . A mixed allergen composition comprising equal parts by protein mass of:
 peanut complete allergen; and   a nut allergen selected from the group consisting of walnut complete allergen, cashew complete allergen, and hazelnut complete allergen.   
     
     
         16 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 15 , wherein the nut allergen is selected from the group consisting of walnut complete allergen and hazelnut complete allergen. 
     
     
         17 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 15 , further comprising an allergen selected from the group consisting of an almond allergen, a pecan allergen and a pistachio allergen. 
     
     
         18 . The mixed allergen composition of  claim 15 , further comprising an allergen selected from the group consisting of a shrimp allergen, a cod allergen and a salmon allergen.