PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for improving immune function in mammals using selected 3-hydroxy-propionaldehyde (3-HPA) producing lactic acid bacteria with a medium chain triglyceride oil.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a product for improved immune function in mammals, including humans, comprising 3-HPA producing lactic acid bacteria in combination with the medium chain triglyceride oil. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical preparation for improving immune function of a human with under-developed fat metabolism containing strains of 3-HPA producing Lactobacillus reuteri with a medium chain triglyceride oil.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】選択された3-ヒドロキシプロピオンアルデヒド(3-HPA)産生乳酸菌と中鎖トリグリセリド油を用いる哺乳動物の免疫機能を向上させる方法を提供する。【解決手段】ヒトを含めた哺乳動物の免疫機能を向上させるための製品であって、中鎖トリグリセリド油と組み合わせた3-HPA産生性乳酸菌を含む製品。発育不全の脂肪代謝のヒトの免疫機能を向上させるための薬剤であって、中鎖トリグリセリド油に3-HPA産生性ラクトバチルスロイテリ(Lactobacillus reuteri)の菌株を含む上記薬剤。【選択図】なし
