摘要 |
The present invention relates to a novel use of piperine, more specifically, to a pharmaceutical or food composition containing the piperine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient for preventing and treating obesity. The present invention provides a composition for preventing and treating obesity containing piperine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient. The composition containing the piperine can be effectively used for preventing and treating obesity by weight loss and suppression of intra-abdominal fat accumulation. |