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(57) [Problem] To provide an antidiabetic agent which can satisfactorily suppress blood glucose level and has no risk of toxicity or side effects. SOLUTION: An antidiabetic agent containing E-, Z-ajoene as an active ingredient can suppress or alleviate the onset of diabetes by lowering the blood glucose level. Moreover, there are no reports of toxicity or side effects of E-, Z-ajoene, and it is considered that ajoene is harmless to the human body. Even if taken for a long time, there is no risk of side effects. |