| abstract |
Disclosed is a prebiotic for promoting the growth of micro-organisms in man and animals, the prebiotic comprising konjac glucomannan hydrolysates from cellulase hydrolysis of konjac glucomannan wherein the prebiotic is in the form of a pessary, cream or suppository. Also disclosed is the use of said hydrolysate as a prebiotic, composition comprising said hydrolysate and the use of said hydrolysate to treat candidiasis and vaginosis. |