Gamma Oryzanol

Gamma Oryzanol is s a mixture of plant sterols and ferulic acid esters that has shown antioxidant activity and has stimulated the release of endorphins in research.

Endorphin release has an effect of lowering stress and cortisol levels.

In terms of antioxidant potency, one study suggests that the compound is up to ten times stronger than vitamin E as an antioxidant compound.

It is also thought that the compound leads to elevated testosterone levels, which has lead to the compound being used by many athletes.

In alternative medicine, the compound been used in conditions ranging from heart burn, nausea, to muscular aches and pains.

Gamma Oryzanol - Studies

Hiramitsu T, Armstrong D. Preventive effect of antioxidants on lipid peroxidation in the retina. Ophthalmic Res 1991; 23(4):196-203.

Ishihara M, et al. Clinical effect of gamma-oryzanol on climacteric disturbance on serum lipid peroxides. Nippon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi 1982 Feb;34(2):243-51.

Sugano M, Tsuji E. Rice bran oil and cholesterol metabolism. J Nutr 1997 Mar;127(3):521S-24S.

Rosenbloom C, Millard-Stafford M, Lathrop J. Contemporary ergogenic aids used by strength/power athletes. J Am Diet Assoc 1992;92:1264-5.

Fry AC, Bonner E, Lewis DL, et al. The effects of gamma-oryzanol supplementation during resistance exercise training. Int J Sport Nutr 1997;7:318-29.


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