Composition, containing lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus, for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, hyperlipidemia, autoimmune diseases, and obesity

摘要

A probiotic composition and method for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, hyperlipidemia, autoimmune diseases and obesity. The probiotic composition comprises a culture having lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus lactic acid bacteria and a carbohydrate enriched media, whereby the culture and media are combined and allowed to ferment until a desired ratio of the lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus organisms as well as a desired number of total organisms per dose are achieved. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of providing a probiotic composition of the present invention and administering the composition to a patient suffering from at least one of gastrointestinal disorders, hyperlipidemia, autoimmune diseases or obesity.