| abstract |
The invention relates to the use of polydextrose for stimulating the immune response (IgA) in the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. Furthermore, the invention provides a method to potentiate the immunostimulative effect of polydextrose by mixing at least one polyol with polydextrose, said polyol being effective to synergistically increase the immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentration in the gut of a mammal. On the other hand, the invention provides also compositions containing polydextrose and polyols in which the laxative effects of polyols are reduced and which are effective to reduce the amount of biogenic amines in the gut of a mammal. |