Title:
COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING SPACE COGNITIVE FUNCTION INCLUDING CAROTENOID
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2017218423
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel use of astaxanthin by elucidating the function of astaxanthin in the brain, more specifically the hippocampus.SOLUTION: According to the present invention, there is provided a novel use of carotenoid, especially astaxanthin, which has been never known, as a result of finding out that carotenoid, especially astaxanthin, improves spatial cognitive function. According to the invention, therefore, the composition for improving spatial cognitive function promotes hippocampal neurogenesis in a concentration-dependent manner and significantly contributes to improvement of spatial cognitive function. Preferably, the astaxanthin may be derived from Haematococcus algae.SELECTED DRAWING: None
Inventors:
SOYA HIDEAKI
LU CHANG CHU
LU CHANG CHU
Application Number:
JP2016114467A
Publication Date:
December 14, 2017
Filing Date:
June 08, 2016
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ASTAREAL CO LTD
UNIV TSUKUBA
UNIV TSUKUBA
International Classes:
A61K31/122; A23L33/10; A61K36/05; A61P25/28; A61P43/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Patent business corporation Tsukuni