Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder whose active ingredient is Bifidobacterium breve MCC1274 (FERM BP-11175). A composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder in the present technology can prevent or improve constipation or frequent bowel movements, regulate the number of bowel movements, improve stool quality, prevent or improve constipation, prevent or ameliorate bloating, or prevent or improve abdominal discomfort. Disclosed is a composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder accompanied by anxiety disorder. A composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder in the present technology can be used in a pharmaceutical composition or in a food or beverage composition.

Abstract: An object is to provide an anti-stress composition that can be administered for a long period of time and is highly safe. Provided is an anti-stress composition including Lactobacillus helveticus as an active ingredient. The stress may be mental stress. Furthermore, the composition may be used for treatment or prevention of anxiety disorder, anthropophobia, a decline in sociality, or adjustment disorder. Furthermore, the Lactobacillus helveticus may be Lactobacillus helveticus NITE BP-01671. Furthermore, the composition may be a pharmaceutical composition or a food or drink composition.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder whose active ingredient is Bifidobacterium breve MCC1274 (FERM BP-11175). A composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder in the present technology can prevent or improve constipation or frequent bowel movements, regulate the number of bowel movements, improve stool quality, prevent or improve constipation, prevent or ameliorate bloating, or prevent or improve abdominal discomfort. Disclosed is a composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder accompanied by anxiety disorder. A composition for preventing or ameliorating a functional gastrointestinal disorder in the present technology can be used in a pharmaceutical composition or in a food or beverage composition.

Abstract: A composition for relieving stress comprising a Bifidobacterium breve MCC 1274 (FERMBP-11175) as an active ingredient is provided. The composition for relieving stress according to the present technology can improve or prevent stress-induced anger, confusion, tension, or fatigue, or can improve vigor., stress can be assessed by POMS or POMS 2. The composition for relieving stress according to the present technology can be used for pharmaceutical compositions and food and drink compositions.