Solid compositions containing combinations of lactoferrin, colostrum, and citrus pectin

Abstract

A dietary supplement for mammalian consumption, and particularly human consumption, for the purpose of stimulating the immune system, inhibiting infection and increasing tissue repair and healing. Comprising colostrum, lactoferrin, and with modified citrus pectin as an optional component, the dietary supplement is administered in ‘mucosal delivery format’: a dosage form that promotes effective absorption through the lining of the oral cavity.

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         39 . A solid composition comprising lactoferrin and modified citrus pectin.  
     
     
         40 . The composition of  claim 39 , further comprising citric acid.  
     
     
         41 . The composition of  claim 39 , wherein the composition is a powder.  
     
     
         42 . The composition of  claim 39 , wherein the lactoferrin is bovine milk lactoferrin.  
     
     
         43 . The composition of  claim 39 , wherein the lactoferrin is present at a concentration of from about 10 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 100 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         44 . The composition of  claim 39 , wherein the modified citrus pectin is present at a concentration of from about 1.5 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 15 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         45 . A solid composition consisting essentially of lactoferrin, modified citrus pectin, and citric acid.  
     
     
         46 . A solid composition consisting of lactoferrin, modified citrus pectin, and citric acid.  
     
     
         47 . A solid composition comprising lactoferrin and dehydrated colostrum.  
     
     
         48 . The composition of  claim 47 , wherein the composition is a powder.  
     
     
         49 . The composition of  claim 47 , wherein the lactoferrin is bovine milk lactoferrin.  
     
     
         50 . The composition of  claim 47 , wherein the lactoferrin is present at a concentration of from about 10 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 100 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         51 . The composition of  claim 47 , wherein the dehydrated colostrum is present at a concentration of from about 125 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 1250 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         52 . The composition of  claim 47 , wherein: 
 the lactoferrin is present at a concentration of from about 10 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 100 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition; and    the dehydrated colostrum is present at a concentration of from about 125 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 1250 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.    
     
     
         53 . The composition of  claim 47 , further comprising modified citrus pectin.  
     
     
         54 . The composition of  claim 53 , wherein the modified citrus pectin is present at a concentration of from about 1.5 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 15 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         55 . The composition of  claim 53 , wherein: 
 the lactoferrin is present at a concentration of from about 10 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 100 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition;    the dehydrated colostrum is present at a concentration of from about 125 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 1250 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition; and    the modified citrus pectin is present at a concentration of from about 1.5 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition to about 15 mg per 1500 mg total weight of the composition.    
     
     
         56 . The composition of  claim 47 , further comprising citric acid.  
     
     
         57 . The composition of  claim 47 , further comprising dextrose, sucrose, or dextrose and sucrose.