Monthly Archives: November 2024

The Function of Gamma Oryzanol in Plants

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Gamma oryzanol is a group of esters of ferulic acid and various plant sterols and terpenoids, being particularly abundant in rice bran oil. Evidence suggests that gamma oryzanol has significant antioxidant capacity and may be able to prevent lipid peroxidation. … Continue reading →

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Gamma Oryzanol and Muscle Strength

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Gamma oryzanol is a group of compounds extracted from rice bran (Oryza sativa) oil. The compounds forming gamma oryzanol are a number of ferulic acid esters of both phytosterols and terpenoids including cycloartenyl ferulate (oryzanol A), 24-Methylenecycloartanyl ferulate (oryzanol C) … Continue reading →

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Niacin Flushing (Test)

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The niacin flush (also called paresthesia) is an effect of supplementing with large amounts of niacin. Taking niacin at doses above 50 to 100 mg causes a pronounced flushing of the skin that results from activation of niacin receptors in … Continue reading →

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Zinc Depletion and Testosterone

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that zinc plays an important role in human reproduction. In particular, zinc may be essential for the male reproductive system. A number of studies have investigated the effects of zinc supplements on male reproductive function and these results … Continue reading →

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Testosterone Release and Age

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Age is a significant determining factor in testosterone release. Before puberty the concentrations of testosterone are low as would be expected. After this time there is a small increase in levels in females, but a large increase in males. This … Continue reading →

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