Kristina Andre Fitzgerald

US Patent:

20130316972, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

Jan 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/744242

Inventors:

Andrew J. Ritter - Los Angeles CA, US
Dennis Savaiano - West Lafayette IN, US
Kristina A. Fitzgerald - San Clemente CA, US
Marilyn R. Carlson - Encinitas CA, US

Assignee:

Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61K 31/702

US Classification:

514 54

Abstract:

The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a prebiotic, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes. The invention also provides diagnostic instruments and methods of diagnosing lactose intolerance using the diagnostic instruments.