摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel epithelial tight junction formation promoter that is stably available and has an excellent effect, and to provide external preparations, such as pharmaceutical compositions, food and drinks (health-oriented food and drinks are comprised), cosmetic compositions, having epithelial barrier function improving effect containing the same.SOLUTION: The invention provides an epithelial tight junction formation promoter containing as an active ingredient a processed garlic extract containing a sulfur-containing ingredient in high concentration; and pharmaceutical compositions, food and drinks (beauty and health-oriented food and drinks are comprised), and cosmetic compositions containing the same.SELECTED DRAWING: None |