PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nutrient complex and an agent having glucose uptake inhibitory activity or SREBP (sterol regulatory element binding protein) inhibitory activity. SOLUTION: A compound represented by the formula (1) (where R is an aliphatic group), an oral composition containing the compound, an energy metabolism regulator, an inhibitor of glucose uptake, and SREBP. Inhibitors, prophylactic, ameliorating and therapeutic agents for metabolic diseases. [Selection diagram] FIG. 1A【課題】栄養素複合体、及びグルコース取込み阻害活性又はＳＲＥＢＰ（ステロール調節エレメント結合タンパク質）阻害活性を有する剤の提供。【解決手段】式（１）（式中、Ｒは脂肪族基である）によって表される化合物、並びに、前記化合物を含む経口組成物、エネルギー代謝の調節剤、グルコース取込みの阻害剤、ＳＲＥＢＰの阻害剤、代謝性疾患の予防、改善及び治療用剤。【選択図】図１Ａ
