Ferulic Acid is an organic compound which is an abundant phenolic phytochemical found in plant cell walls. It is beneficial for the immune system of a body. It is also a natural source for the ultraviolet light UV protection. Ferulic Acid works well in an herbal anti-oxidant formula, vitamin, or herbal health supplement. Supplementation with Ferulic Acid in combination with weight training can improve strength and increase lean muscle mass. It is a strong membrane antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it neutralizes free radicals (superoxide, nitric oxide and hydroxyl radical) which could cause oxidative damage of cell membranes and DNA. It helps to prevent damage to our cells caused by ultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet light actually increases the antioxidant potency of Ferulic Acid. It s often added as ingredient of anti-aging supplements. Studies have shown that Ferulic Acid can decrease blood glucose levels and can be of help to diabetes patients.
Ferulic Acid is a substance found in the seeds and leaves of most plants, especially in the brans of grasses such as wheat, rice, and oats. It has antioxidant properties that make it an important anti-aging supplement, and they also contribute to its other potential uses. These include applications in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neuroprotection, bone degeneration, menopause, immunity, and (perhaps) athletic performance. Tissue culture experiments in Taiwan have shown that Ferulic Acid stimulates the production of human white blood cells and increases the secretion of IFN-gamma (gamma-interferon), an immune-system stimulatory protein. This suggests a possible value of Ferulic Acid as an immune stimulant, and provides some support for traditional usages of Ferulic Acid containing plants as treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.
Ferulic Acid seems to protect against cancer, bone degeneration, menopausal symptoms (hot flushes). Like many other antioxidants, it reduces the level of cholesterol and triglyceride, thereby reducing the risk of hearth disease. It seems to reduce the risk of many cancers, including cancer of the stomach, colon, breast, prostate, liver, lung and tongue. It may be an intriguing new supplement with some unusual antioxidant properties.
References:
http://www.delano.com/Articles/Ferulic-acid-unusual.html
http://www.womens-health-symmetry.com/ferulic-acid.html
http://www.phytochemicals.info/phytochemicals/ferulic-acid.php
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