PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compound which increases small-sized adipocytes and has an action for promoting and augmenting the production of adiponectin.SOLUTION: An adiponectin production promoter comprises at least one of a compound extracted from a seed of Myristica fragrans and its derivative as an active ingredient. A composition comprising the adiponectin production promoter is disclosed.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】小型化脂肪細胞を増大し、アディポネクチンの産生を促進、増強する作用を持つ化合物を提供する。【解決手段】ナツメグの実から抽出される化合物又はその誘導体の少なくとも1つを有効成分として含むことを特徴とするアディポネクチン産生促進剤、及びアディポネクチン産生促進剤を含む組成物。【選択図】図5
