What is Ferulic Acid?

Ferulic acid, like many natural phenols, is an antioxidant in vitro in the sense that it is reactive toward free radicals such as reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS and free radicals are implicated in DNA damage, cancer, and accelerated cell aging. Animal studies and in vitro studies suggest that it may have direct antitumor activity against breast cancer and liver cancer. It may have pro-apoptotic effects in cancer cells, thereby leading to their destruction. It may be effective at preventing cancer induced by exposure to the carcinogenic compounds benzopyrene and 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide. Note that these are not randomized controlled trials done with human participants, and therefore, the results of these studies may not be directly applicable to human use.

If added to a topical preparation of ascorbic acid and vitamin E, ferulic acid may reduce oxidative stress and formation of thymine dimers in skin. There is also a small amount of research showing oral supplements of it can inhibit melanin production in the process of skin whitening.

Certiticates for Ferulic Acid

Functions 

1. Ferulic acid has the function to restrain the contract of the unpregnent uterine, and it has the exciting function to the pregnent rabbit, the reason is that it may be caused by the progestrone in the animals

2. Its volatile oil has a strong anti-inflamation

3. It also has the function of antianaphylaxis and immunity.

4. It has the function of relaxation function to the animal's instestines's pipe and all kinds of organs of smooth muscle's, so it may has the function of spasmolysis.

Applications

1. As Food and beverage, and cosmetic ingredients.

2. As Healthy Products ingredients.
3. As Nutrition Supplements ingredients.

4. As Pharmaceutical Industry & General Drugs ingredients.

5. As a health food and cosmetic ingredients.