Composition for promoting ghrelin secretion

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel composition for use in promoting ghrelin secretion. According to the present invention, there is provided a composition for use in promoting ghrelin secretion, comprising, as an active ingredient(s), one or more substance(s) selected from the group consisting of an acylglycerol comprising palmitic acid and/or oleic acid as a constituent fatty acid(s), and oleic acid. The composition is preferably a composition for use in promoting appetite, ameliorating loss of appetite, promoting growth hormone secretion, improving malnutrition, promoting fat accumulation, increasing body weight, enhancing gastric acid secretion or enhancing gastric motility. The composition is preferably a food composition.

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