Intestinal barrier function enhancer containing lactic acid bacteria

摘要

An intestinal barrier function-enhancing agent capable of enhancing intestinal barrier function and thereby preventing or treating metabolic syndrome, and pharmaceuticals and foods and drinks containing the same are provided. An intestinal barrier function enhancer comprising Lactobacillus crustorum cells or treated cells. The intestinal barrier function-enhancing agent of the present invention enhances the intestinal barrier function and functions effectively for the prevention and treatment of conditions or diseases caused by disorders of the intestinal barrier function such as metabolic syndrome.