Ferulic Acid

Category: polyphenol

Aliases: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid

Pharmacological Mechanism

Hydroxycinnamic acid abundant in whole grain bran. Antioxidant + skin photoprotectant — stabilizes vitamin C/E in topical formulations and dampens UV-induced ROS. Improves vascular function in metabolic syndrome trials.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 500mg (Range: 250 - 1000 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• integumentary