摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject promoter capable of promoting the production of a lower fatty acid, especially acetic acid, propionic acid and lactic acid manifesting excellent functions such as promotion of peristalsis and improvement of functions of epithelial cell in the human body, and useful for improvement or the like of intestinal environment by using pullulan, tara gum or locust bean gum as an active ingredient. SOLUTION: This promoter comprises (A) pullulan, (B) tara gum or (C) locust bean gum as an active ingredient. Preferably, the component A is a low viscosity extracellular polysaccharide produced by one kind of black yeast, and the components B and C are vegetable fibers included in seed albumen of bean family. The proportion of the formulated components A, B or C is preferably 0.1-20 wt.%, and further other vegetable fibers, oligosaccharides and vitamins are formulated therewith besides the components A, B or C. Preferably, the daily dose of the preparation is 0.1-10 g, and administered by dividing the dose into one to several times.
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