Trans-ferulic acid

bencozzy

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I was wondering if any one knows anything about this compound.

from what ive found its effects are on sprrm primarily and is the active in gamma oryzanyl(SP?).
 
bencozzy said:
I was wondering if any one knows anything about this compound.

from what ive found its effects are on sprrm primarily and is the active in gamma oryzanyl(SP?).
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Gamma oryzanol is an ester of ferulic acid and a natural antioxidant primarily found in grain products. It is produced from rice bran oil and used in Japanese medicinal as an agent in treating menopause, gastrointestinal problems, and elevated cholesterol/triglyceride levels. Due to its potent antioxidant effects, gamma oryzanol may also be effective at inhibiting certain cancers, as well as limiting the damaging effects of radiation exposure and chemotherapy.

Research suggests that gamma oryzanol acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, inhibiting the output of certain hypothalamic and pituitary hormones. Hormones affected include; growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), prolactin, and leutinizing hormone. However, studies remain mixed on gamma oryzanol's mechanism of action; with some studies actually reporting an increase in the secretion percentages of the aformentioned hormone. More studies are needed to fully determine the overall effects of gamma oryzanol on hypothalamic and pituitary hormones.

Gamma oryzanol may be useful by athletes and body builders to increase lean body mass and strength, improve recovery after workouts, and help repair the muscle damage that can result from intense exercise. A particular double-blind study reports that bodybuilders who took 30 milligrams daily of gamma oryzanol increased body weight and strength over a period of 8-weeks. However, other study results do not support these claims. Opposing studies have shown that supplementation with gamma oryzanol during resistance exercise training had no effect on strength or performance. This application for gamma oryzanol remains debatable. Certainly, more research is needed to provide evidence that gamma oryzanol has a positive effect on exercise performance.

Gamma oryzanol may be useful for various digestive disorders such as stomach ulcers, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Gamma oryzanol's beneficial effects appear to be due to its ability to reduce the secretion of gastric acid and normalize the nervous system control of digestive secretions.
 
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