A Decrease in the Hardness of Feces with Added Glucosylceramide Extracted from Koji -A Working Hypothesis of Health Benefits of Dietary Glucosylceramide.

Skin barrier function, prevent colon cancer, head and neck cancer, and decrease liver cholesterol. However, the mechanism of action has not yet been elucidated. In this study, we propose a new working hypothesis regarding the health benefits and functions of glucosylceramide: decreased fecal hardness.