Gamma Oryzanol
Overview
Gamma Oryzanol is a type of Phytosterol that is a mixture of Ferulic Acid esters of Triterpene Alcohols and Phytosterols (including Cycloartenol). Gamma Oryzanol has been used as an officially-approved medicine in Japan since 1962 (each year the Japanese process approximately 150,000 tonnes of Rice Bran in order to produce 7,500 tonnes of Gamma Oryzanol).
Health Benefits of Gamma Oryzanol
Cardiovascular System
Gamma Oryzanol may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [1]
Digestive System
Gamma Oryzanol may increase the excretion of Bile Acids (via the feces). [2]
Gamma Oryzanol may alleviate the symptoms of Gastritis (by normalizing Nervous System control of digestive system secretions). [3]
Gamma Oryzanol (450 - 900 mg) may alleviate Heartburn by stimulating the Autonomic Nervous System which governs some aspects of the Digestive System and by normalizing Hydrochloric Acid secretion. [4]
Gamma Oryzanol may alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (by normalizing Nervous System control of digestive system secretions). [5]
Gamma Oryzanol may alleviate the symptoms of Ulcers - Peptic (by normalizing Nervous System control of digestive system secretions). [6]
Eyes/Vision
Gamma Oryzanol may inhibit the ability of Free Radicals to damage the Retina of the Eyes. [7]
Immune System
Gamma Oryzanol may minimize the toxic side effects of Chemotherapy in Cancer patients (due to its Antioxidant properties).
Gamma Oryzanol may help to prevent Inflammation. [8]
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