Product name: Gamma Oryzanol Description Gamma oryzanol is a mixture of substances derived from rice bran oil, including sterols and ferulic acid, called Cycloartanyl Ferulate or Triterpene alcohol ferulate. It has been approved in Japan for several conditions, including menopausal symptoms, mild anxiety, stomach upset, and high cholesterol. In the US, it is widely used as a sports supplement, as well as for reducing cholesterol. Chemical Properties of the Representative Composition Chemical Name: 9,19-Cyclo-9beta-lanost-24-en-3beta-ol 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinamate. Molecular Formula: C40H58O4 Molecular Weight: 602.89 CAS: 11042-64-1 Applications: Gamma oryzanol is approved as a food additive and it is sold as a food supplement. Its applications include the utilization to various drug material making use of its multiple medicinal effects and, in cosmetic area, the application to creams and sunscreens exploiting its skin age resistor function and ultraviolet absorbing effect. Some evidence suggests that gamma oryzanol increases testosterone levels, stimulates the release of endorphins (pain-relieving substances made in the body), and promotes the growth of lean muscle tissue. Some evidence suggests that women treated with gamma oryzanol have experienced a significant reduction in menopausal symptoms. It also provides extremely high safety while showing many hormone-like effects. For anti-oxidant action, in comparison with tocopherol, gamma-oryzanol is reported to be much superior in heat resistance and it is also said that the interaction between them further improves the anti-oxidant action. Gamma-oryzanol has such functions as circulation effectsebum secretomotor effect and ultraviolet absorbing effect derived from ferulic acid Dosage Much of the human research with gamma oryzanol used 300 mg per day.