<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the accumulation of fat surrounding the kidney and reduce the risk of circulatory organ system diseases. <;P>;SOLUTION: The agent for suppressing the accumulation of fat surrounding the kidney contains a fungus body obtained by culturing a lactic acid bacterium belonging to Lactobacillus gasseri, or its cultured substance as an effective component. Also, a food and drink for suppressing the accumulation of fat surrounding the kidney comprising such an effective component, is provided. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT