The present invention provides a drug, a quasi drug, a food or drink
product having an effect of preventing, preventing recurrence or treating
digestive diseases that Helicobacter pylori participates, as well as an
effect of killing Helicobacter pylori while showing little side effects
and being free from any risk of the occurrence of a tolerant strain.
The present invention provides a drug, a quasi drug, a food or drink
product containing an effective ingredient proanthocyanidines having an
effect of neutralizing (attenuating) a vacuolating toxin produced by
Helicobacter pylori, particularly and preferably proanthocyanidines
originated from immature apple fruit or hop bracts.