Ferulic Acid

Ferulic Acid

Ferulic acid is an antioxidant phytonutrient that helps to neutralize free radicals that contribute to in DNA damage.

Animal and test tube studies suggest that ferulic acid may protect against breast cancer and liver cancer by causing cancer cells to self-destruct (a process called apoptosis).

Find Ferulic Acid in:

Oats
Oats are high protein grain enjoyed primarily as a breakfast food throughout the world...
Coffee
If you're like 54% of Americans, you enjoy coffee on a daily basis...
Apples
Research continues to mount on how this "king of fruits" helps to keep the doctor away...
Artichokes
Artichokes are a European staple with more than 40 varieties in existence...
Peanuts
Peanuts are not a true nut, but a legume or pea (hence the name "peanuts”)...
Oranges
Oranges are the most popular citrus fruit and are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia...
Pineapple
Pineapples are a tropical fruit and a native to South America...
Rice
Rice originated from Southeast Asia and is the second most highly consumed food in the world...

Kampa M, Alexaki VI, Notas G, Nifli AP, Nistikaki A, Hatzoglou A, Bakogeorgou E, Kouimtzoglou E, Blekas G, Boskou D, Gravanis A, Castanas E. Antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of selective phenolic acids on T47D human breast cancer cells: potential mechanisms of action. Breast Cancer Res. 2004; 6(2: R63-74. Epub 2003 Dec 15; PMID 14979919. Lee YS. Role of NADPH oxidase-mediated generation of reactive oxygen species in the mechanism of apoptosis induced by phenolic acids in HepG2 human hepatoma cells. Arch Pharm Res. 2005 Oct; 28(10): 1183-9; PMID 16276977. Mori H, Kawabata K, Yoshimi N, Tanaka T, Murakami T, Okada T, Murai H.Chemopreventive effects of ferulic acid on oral and rice germ on large bowel carcinogenesis. Anticancer Res. 1999 Sep-Oct; 19(5A): 3775-8; PMID 10625957

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