Method of curing and preventing obesity by alpha-amylase inhibitor.

摘要

A method of curing and preventing obesity comprises orally administrating alpha -amylase inhibitor thereby inhibiting an alpha -amylase activity in saliva and pancreatic juice, and reducing digestion and absorption of starch (reduction of the calorie taken from meals). Obesity can be cured or prevented effectively while taking usual diet without giving any physical or mental pain.