摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition accelerating an OPG production, derived not only from osteoblasts but also from intestinal tract-derived cells, and containing an edible and safe food component as an active ingredient. <P>SOLUTION: This osteoprotegerin (OPG) production-accelerating composition containing quercetin or its derivative as an active ingredient, or the OPG production-accelerating composition containing any of at least one selected from a group consisting of onion, spinach, collard and parsley is provided. The OPG production-accelerating composition is useful for the treatment and prevention of OPG-associated diseases such as osteoporosis, etc., by the OPG production-accelerating effect to the osteoblasts and intestinal tract cells. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |