To provide a saccharometabolism promoter which is originated from a natural product, is safe and produces little side-effects, even when administered for a long period, and can efficiently control the accumulation of offal fats to prevent metabolic syndrome.

The saccharometabolism promoter is characterized by containing the crushed product or extract of a Salacia plant. In detail, the Salacia plant is at least one selected from Salacia oblonga, S. reticulata, S. chinensis, and S. prinoides.