Metabolism improving agent
AssigneesUniversity of the Ryukyus, Nippon Chemiphar Co., Ltd.
InventorsHiroaki MASUZAKI, Hideki NAKAMURA, Toshitake HIRAI, Kaoru HARA, Takashi KANDA, Satomi YAMASAKI, Tadashi KOBAYASHI, Koichiro NISHIOKA
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Abstract
Provided is a metabolism improving agent that contains, for example, an alkalizing agent such as an acidosis improving agent or a urinary alkalizing agent as an active ingredient, and has actions such as improvement of insulin resistance, improvement of pituitary and adrenal functions, and reduction of visceral fat accumulation.
Claims18
A metabolism improving agent comprising an alkalizing agent as an active ingredient, which is a tablet.
A method for preparing a model animal with visceral fat accumulation due to excessive intake of animal protein and insufficient intake of vegetables (low potassium load), wherein rats are fed a diet combining 13% casein and 0.3% potassium.
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