Gastrointestinal Problems; Nutrition; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Colitis; Crohn's Disease; Pharmaceuticals; Pharmacology; Today's Healthcare

Ferulic acid, a naturally occurring compound found in rice bran, can influence intestinal contractions by blocking voltage-dependent calcium channels, according to research from Toho University. The study, led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, indicates that the polyphenol reduces smooth muscle contractions. This discovery … Read more