PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an unconventional composition for improving deep sleep disorder or an improving agent for deep sleep disorder.SOLUTION: The composition for improving deep sleep disorder containing glycine as an effective component or the improving agent for deep sleep disorder is provided. The improving agent for deep sleep disorder is preferably used for adding to foods, drinks, health dietary supplements, foods with health claims, and supplements. The form of the improving agent is preferably a shape of powder or a granule, as well as slurry, tablet confectionery, a capsule, a solution, a gel or an emulsion. In particular, the form of granules or powder is preferable for portability and easiness of packing.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】従来にない熟眠障害改善のための組成物、又は熟眠障害改善剤の提供。【解決手段】グリシンを有効成分として含有する熟眠障害改善のための組成物、又は熟眠障害改善剤。該改善剤は、食品、飲料、健康補助食品、保健機能食品またはサプリメントに添加するための熟眠障害改善剤であることが好ましい。該改善剤の形態は、粉末状、顆粒状、スラリー状、錠菓、カプセル状、溶液状、ゼリー状、乳液状であることが好ましい。特に、携帯性や包装の容易さという理由から、顆粒状や粉末状が好ましい。【選択図】なし