LACTIC BACTERIUM HAVING AN EFFECT OF AMELIORATING METABOLIC SYNDROME

摘要

Provided is a novel lactic bacterium capable of ameliorating metabolic syndrome by means of a novel screening method. Specifically disclosed are: a Lactobacillus which increases the production of adiponectin in 3T3-L1 cells and increases the production of an anti-inflammatory cytokine in bone-marrow-derived dendritic cells and/or macrophage; a culture of Lactobacillus; and a processed product of said culture. Also disclosed are a composition for foods and a pharmaceutical composition which contain the aforementioned Lactobacillus, culture, or processed product.