Introduction
Gamma oryzanol is a compound that comes from rice bran oil. It has been used to boost athletic and cognitive performance. It can be taken as a pill. It can also be taken by eating or cooking with rice bran oil.
Dosages
50 milligrams 3 to 4 times daily
What Research Shows
May Be Effective
Not Enough Data to Assess
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
It is likely safe to take gamma oryzanol for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REFA Dementia
REFA1 Fuji M, Butler JP, et al. Gamma-oryzanol for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Psychogeriatrics. 2018;18(2):151-152.
REFB High blood pressure
REFB1 Devarajan S, Singh R, et al. A blend of sesame oil and rice bran oil lowers blood pressure and improves the lipid profile in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients. J Clin Lipidol. 2016 Mar-Apr;10(2):339-349.
REFC High Cholesterol
REFC1 Devarajan S, Singh R, et al. A blend of sesame oil and rice bran oil lowers blood pressure and improves the lipid profile in mild-to-moderate hypertensive patients. J Clin Lipidol. 2016 Mar-Apr;10(2):339-349.
REFD Muscle Strength
REFD1 Eslami S, Esa NM, et al. Effects of gamma oryzanol supplementation on anthropometric measurements & muscular strength in healthy males following chronic resistance training. Indian J Med Res. 2014;139(6):857-863.