Abstract: Provided are a method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract having improved flavor by increasing the ?-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the extract without significantly reducing the recovery rate of the extract concomitantly with purification; and a purified Salacia genus plant extract. The method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract includes an extraction step of bringing a Salacia genus plant-containing raw material extract including at least one of a Salacia genus plant, a Salacia genus plant extract, and a Salacia genus plant ground product, into contact with 0.1 to 20 mass % of activated carbon in the presence of an extraction solvent.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, a growth-promoting agent for a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, and a method for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, by which an intestinal environment of the domestic animal can be ameliorated without externally administering bacteria, and more specifically, a proportion of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus in intestinal bacteria can be increased. According to the present invention, there is provided a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, which is used for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus in the domestic animal, the feed or the supplement including at least one of a plant of the genus Salacia, an extract of the plant of the genus Salacia, or a ground product of the plant of the genus Salacia.

Abstract: A composition for food and a fat absorption inhibitor, each including a seaweed polyphenol and a tea extract.

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract having improved flavor by increasing the ?-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the extract without significantly reducing the recovery rate of the extract concomitantly with purification; and a purified Salacia genus plant extract. The method for producing a purified Salacia genus plant extract includes an extraction step of bringing a Salacia genus plant-containing raw material extract including at least one of a Salacia genus plant, a Salacia genus plant extract, and a Salacia genus plant ground product, into contact with 0.1 to 20 mass % of activated carbon in the presence of an extraction solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for suppressing the number of intestinal bacteria, which contains an extract and/or crushed product of a plant of the genus Salacia, wherein the intestinal bacterium is at least one which is selected from the group consisting of the families Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, Fusobacteriaceae, and Desulfovibrionaceae.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for suppressing the number of intestinal bacteria, which contains an extract and/or crushed product of a plant of the genus Salacia, wherein the intestinal bacterium is at least one which is selected from the group consisting of the families Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, Fusobacteriaceae, and Desulfovibrionaceae.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, a growth-promoting agent for a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, and a method for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, by which an intestinal environment of the domestic animal can be ameliorated without externally administering bacteria, and more specifically, a proportion of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus in intestinal bacteria can be increased. According to the present invention, there is provided a feed for domestic animals or a supplement for domestic animals, which is used for promoting growth of a bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus in the domestic animal, the feed or the supplement including at least one of a plant of the genus Salacia, an extract of the plant of the genus Salacia, or a ground product of the plant of the genus Salacia.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for suppressing the number of intestinal bacteria, which contains an extract and/or crushed product of a plant of the genus Salacia, wherein the intestinal bacterium is at least one which is selected from the group consisting of the families Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, Fusobacteriaceae, and Desulfovibrionaceae.

Abstract: A fat-reducing agent includes a carotenoid-containing composition as an active ingredient, the carotenoid-containing composition including: a carotenoid component including at least one crystalline carotenoid, wherein at least 90% by mass of the crystalline carotenoid is in the non-crystalline state; and a (poly)glycerin fatty acid ester containing from 1 to 6 glycerin units and from 1 to 6 fatty acid units, and having at least one hydroxyl group in the glycerin units.

Abstract: A composition for food and a fat absorption inhibitor, each including a seaweed polyphenol and a tea extract.

Abstract: The present invention provides a body weight gain suppressing composition including an ?-glucosidase activity inhibitor component, preferably a component derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Salacia genus plants, touchi and mulberry, and a lipid synthesis inhibitor component, preferably, at least one selected from the group consisting of soybean peptide, marine animal peptide, and sesame lignin, and also provides a food product including the composition.

Abstract: A powder composition, includes: (A) an oil-soluble antioxidant substance powder; (B) a water-soluble antioxidant substance powder; and (C) at least one of zinc, selenium, manganese and copper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a body weight gain suppressing composition including an ?-glucosidase activity inhibitor component, preferably a component derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Salacia genus plants, touchi and mulberry, and a lipid synthesis inhibitor component, preferably, at least one selected from the group consisting of soybean peptide, marine animal peptide, and sesame lignin, and also provides a food product including the composition.

Abstract: A primary bile acid and secondary bile acid generation regulator of the present invention includes an ?-glucosidase activity inhibitor component, preferably a component derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of Salacia genus plant, mulberry and Gymnema.

Abstract: A foodstuff of a tablet or capsule, includes: an extract of a plant of genus Salacia; and at least one of calcium carbonate and silicon dioxide in an amount of 1% by mass or more based on the total mass of the tablet or capsule, wherein 50% inhibition concentration (IC50 value) of sucrase is 10 ?g/ml or more and 300 ?g/ml or less.

Abstract: A food or pharmaceutical capable of regulating an intestinal bacterial flora distribution ratio, which is safe and has few side effects, is provided. An intestinal bacterial flora distribution ratio regulator containing at least one sugar absorption-suppressing substance, and a food or pharmaceutical containing the same.

Abstract: A mineral absorption accelerator, and an anemia improving agent, food and drink or food and drink material containing the mineral absorption accelerator are provided, the mineral absorption accelerator including: an ?-glucosidase inhibitory component.

Abstract: An agent for increasing blood adiponectin quantity is provided, the agent including: a pulverized product or extract of a plant of the genus Salacia.

Abstract: An agent for reducing an intestinal toxic bacterium is provided, the agent including: a pulverized product or extract of a plant of the genus Salacia.

Abstract: A powder composition, includes: (A) an oil-soluble antioxidant substance powder; (B) a water-soluble antioxidant substance powder; and (C) thioctic acid.