The specification discloses a composition having lactobionic acid or lactate as an active ingredient which is capable of relieving stress or maintaining homeostasis. From one aspect, the present specification discloses a technique capable of providing a composition having effects in prevention or mitigation of symptoms caused by stress-induced excessive secretion of cortisol. From another aspect, the present specification discloses a technique capable of providing a composition having effects in prevention or mitigation of inflammatory responses induced by stress. From a further aspect, the present specification discloses a technique capable of providing a composition having effects in prevention or mitigation of anxiety disorders induced by stress.本說明書公開了一種含有乳糖酸或乳酸鹽作為有效成分的舒壓用或自平衡維持用組合物。從一個方面來說,本說明書所公開的技術具有提供對緊張誘發的皮質醇過度分泌所導致的症狀進行預防或緩解的組合物的效果。從另一個方面來說,本說明書所公開的技術具有提供對緊張誘發的炎症反應進行預防或緩解的組合物的效果。從其它方面來說,本說明書所公開的技術具有對緊張誘發的焦慮性障礙進行預防或緩解的組合物的效果。