| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/US89/04734 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 26, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 26, 1991 PCT Filed Oct. 20, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/04334 PCT Pub. Date May 3, 1990Compositions useful in the treatment of dietary disorders, and as dietary additives to provide a source of fiber and of short chain fatty acids, to reduce the level of serum cholesterol and as bulking agents in humans and animals, as well as methods of use therefor are described. The compositions and methods are based on whole beta -glucans. |