| abstract |
The present invention provides a composition for promoting an increase in the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the body, especially in the muscles. This composition for promoting an increase in the level of BDNF in the body has as an active ingredient a whey protein hydrolysate, wherein the composition is characterized in that the whey protein hydrolysate contains at least one dipeptide selected from the group consisting of Ile-Leu, Leu-Leu, and Val-Leu. |