AGENT FOR INHIBITING OBESITY COMPRISING HOT WATER EXTRACT OF PIPER LONGUM

摘要

PURPOSE: An antiobesity agent containing a hot water extract of Piper longum L. is provided to promote lipolysis of subcutaneous adipocytes and to suppress fat accumulation in the subcutaneous adipocytes, thereby preventing or suppressing obesity. CONSTITUTION: An antiobesity agent contains 1-80 wt% of a hot water extract of Piper longum L. as an active ingredient. The extract promotes the decomposition of subcutaneous fat. The obesity is caused by lipid intake. The hot water used for preparing the extract is water of 80-120°C. [Reference numerals] (AA) Degree of fat breakdown (comparing to negative control group); (BB) Hot water 10; (CC) Hot water 50; (DD) Hot water 100; (EE) Alcohol 10; (FF) Alcohol 50; (GG) Alcohol 100