COMPOSITION FOR ANXIOLITIC, ANTI-CONVULSANT, ANTI-DEPRESSANT OR SLEEP-IMPROVING EFFECT COMPRISING SHELLFISH EXTRACT AS AN EFFECTIVE COMPONENT

摘要

The present invention relates to a composition for activating a GABAA-benzodiazepine receptor containing a shellfish extract comprising one or more extracts selected among Mytilusedulis, Tegillarcagranosa, and Mercenariastimpsoni as an active ingredient. The shellfish extract has an affinity with the GABAA-benzodiazepine receptor and can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for anti-anxiety, anti-convulsion, and sedative action, and treating insomnia or a food composition for easing anxiety, improving convulsion, sedative action, and inducing and improving sleep since the extract does not induce side effects and can secure safety by using an ingredient obtained from a natural substance.