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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: HMB (3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid) is a known compound, for example, known to have an effect of lowering blood cholesterol and an effect of improving nitrogen retention in humans. The subject of this invention is providing the therapeutic agent effective in diseases other than these. An anti-osteoporosis agent, an antidepressant / anti-stress agent, an antihypertensive agent, an antidiabetic agent, an antiallergic agent, an anti-fatigue agent, comprising HMB (3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid) or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, Skin external preparation, hair nourishing and hair restorer. [Selection figure] None |