A BARK OF DIOSCOREA BATATAS DECNE. IMPROVING EFFECT OF CHOLESTEROL IN BLOOD, AND HEALTH FUNCTIONAL FOOD COMPRISING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention provides a health functional food comprising powder or extracts of the bark of Dioscorea batatas Decne., as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, a health functional food composition comprising powder or extracts of the bark of Dioscorea batatas Decne., as an active ingredient is capable of increasing antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibiting expression of an inflammation-related gene. In addition, according to the present invention, a health functional food composition comprising powder or extracts of the bark of Dioscorea batatas Decne., as an active ingredient is capable of improving blood cholesterol. The present invention is capable of improving general health by ingesting as a health functional food through a diet in daily life.