Composition for suppressing or improving eye fatigue
An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for preventing visual dysfunction caused by exposure to light, such as so-called blue light. The present invention provides a composition comprising a lactic acid bacterium as an active ingredient for use in suppressing or improving conditions caused by retinal inflammation resulting from light damage. Eye discomfort is an exemplary condition caused by retinal inflammation resulting from light damage.
1. A method for suppressing or improving eye fatigue or asthenopia, comprising feeding or administering an effective amount of a lactic acid bacterium to a mammal, including a human, wherein said lactic acid bacterium is Lactobacillus paracasei strain KW3110.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said eye fatigue is induced by light stimulation.
3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said light causing said light stimulation has a wavelength of 380 nm to 530 nm.
4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei strain KW3110 is provided in the form of a food.
5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei strain KW3110 is provided in the form of a supplement.