ANTISTRESS AGENTS AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS

摘要

Antistress agents containing as an active ingredient tripeptides, in particular, Ile-Pro-Pro and/or Val-Pro-Pro, having the activity of inhibiting angiotensin converting enzymes and/or salts thereof, and functional foods containing these antistress agents. These agents and foods can be continuously taken everyday without causing any problem in safety and can relieve and prevent mental physical symptoms caused by stress. 7 claims