<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for promoting the maintenance or improvement of vocal functions. <;P>;SOLUTION: A phonation improving agent comprises astaxanthin, tocotrienol, and vitamin B<;SB>;12<;/SB>;. Taking in the phonation improving agent can promote the maintenance or extension of a maximum phonation range. Further, the maintenance or extension of the duration of phonation (time capable of phonating per inhalation) can also be promoted. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT