Abstract:
PURPOSE: A composition containisng Piper longum L. extract, isoflavone, and L-carnitine is provided to reduce body fat and body weight and to enhance energy consumption. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating obesity contains 0.0001-10 wt% of Piper longum L. extract, 0.0001-10 wt% of isoflavone, and 0.001-40 wt% of L-carnitine as an active ingredient. The composition is used for suppressing neutral fat. A composition for treating or preventing hyperlipidemia contains the Piper longum L. extract, isoflavone, and L-carnitine as an active ingredient.