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[PROBLEMS] To find a substance that promotes cytokine production such as TNF-α and certain interleukins in the body in foods taken daily, and to use the substance or a purified extract to improve safety. It is to provide high immunostimulants and health foods. A cytokine production promoter containing the following polysaccharide A and polysaccharide B contained in the juice of cassis, a plant belonging to the genus Currant genus Saxifragaceae. (Polysaccharide A) has an average molecular weight of about 45,000 and contains at least glucose, galactose and arabinose as constituent sugars, and their weight composition ratio is 21:64:15. (Polysaccharide B) has an average molecular weight of about 430,000 and contains at least glucose, galactose and arabinose as constituent sugars, and their weight composition ratio is 41: 50: 9. [Selection diagram] None |