| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to increase the adiponectin concentration in blood effective for enhancing antidiabetic action, antiarteriosclerotic action, and anti-inflammatory (allergic) action by a safe and economical method. SOLUTION: A blood adiponectin concentration increasing agent comprising acylglycerol containing medium chain fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid as an active ingredient, wherein the mass ratio of octanoic acid to decanoic acid in all constituent fatty acids of the acylglycerol is 40/60. A blood adiponectin concentration increasing agent that is ˜90 / 10. Furthermore, food and drink characterized by containing a blood adiponectin concentration increasing agent is provided. |