Ferulic Acid

Ferulic acid is a compound found naturally in a number of plants, including tomatoes, sweet corn, and rice bran. Known to possess antioxidant properties, it's thought to enhance health and fight certain diseases when ingested. In addition, ferulic acid is sometimes used as an ingredient in skin-care products, especially those touted as anti-aging remedies.

Benefits and uses of Ferulic Acid are

• High Blood Pressure : Ferulic acid may help lower blood pressure, according to a 2002 study from the American Journal of Hypertension. In tests on rats, scientists discovered that ferulic acid helped bring blood pressure down by promoting widening of the blood vessels. In a more recent study (published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology in 2013), researchers observed that treatment with ferulic acid improved the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, liver, and kidneys in rats with high blood pressure.
• Diabetes : A study published in Phytotherapy Research in 2004 indicates that ferulic acid may help with diabetes control. After treating diabetic rats with ferulic acid, the study's authors found that the compound enhanced the animals' antioxidant capacity and helped regulate their blood sugar levels. In addition, a 2012 study from the European Journal of Pharmacology found that a combination of ferulic acid and resveratrol helped alleviate damage to the liver, kidney, and pancreas in diabetic mice, possibly by reducing inflammation.
• heart disease
• high cholesterol
• menopausal symptoms
• osteoporosis
• protect against cancer
• prevention of Alzheimer's disease
• enhance exercise performance
• slow up the aging process.
• Skin care : When applied topically (i.e., directly to the skin), ferulic acid is said to treat sun damage and reverse signs of aging (such as fine lines and wrinkles). Although research on the skin-care benefits of ferulic acid is limited, there's some evidence that it may have some protective effects. In a small study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2008, for example, an experiment involving 10 healthy volunteers demonstrated that a topical antioxidant mixture consisting of vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin (a compound found naturally in apples) helped shield the skin from the harmful effects of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.Additionally, a preliminary study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology in 2005 found that a combination of ferulic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help fight sun-induced damage to the skin by reducing oxidative stress.