abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition containing genistein that accelerates the expression of the Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase-1 (CPT-1) for improving or treating obesity. More particularly, the composition of the present invention comprises genistein that accelerates the expression of the CPT-1, an important enzyme for the lipolysis of fatty acid, and comprises carnitine that transports fatty acid into mitochondria and accelerates oxidation of fat in the oxidation process of fatty acid. |