PROMOTER FOR SECRETION OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1, AND FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a promoter for the secretion of safe and daily ingestible insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), foods and drinks containing the same, a method for promoting the secretion of IGF-1 and the use of a polyphenol for manufacturing foods and drinks exhibiting a promoting action of the secretion of IGF-1.

SOLUTION: The promoter for the secretion of IGF-1 comprises a polyphenol as an effective ingredient. The foods and drinks containing the same are also provided. The method for promoting the secretion of IGF-1 in blood or in internal organs comprises orally administering foods and drinks containing a polyphenol to a mammal. The use of a polyphenol for manufacturing foods and drinks exhibiting a promoting action of the secretion of IGF-1 is also provided.

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