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You save 25%Chrysin is chemically in the isoflavone family, usually extracted from passion flower plants.Chrysin happens to be a very good inhibitor of aromatase, the enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into estradiol, and androstenedione into estrone. When this enzyme is inhibited, testosterone (as well as androstenedione) will tend to accumulate to higher concentrations. Indeed, numerous studies have shown that levels of testosterone rise when the action of the aromatase enzyme is blocked. (For example, an average rise of 45% was recently reported in a study at Massachusetts General Hospital.) It therefore comes as no surprise that chrysin is popular among athletes and other people eager to increase their testosterone levels, often in conjunction with supplemental testosterone precursors.

You save 25%Complex K is a combination of potassium and magnesium salts, and of herbs that contain hundreds of nutrients.A balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, but certain illnesses and medicines can deplete potassium reserves. Symptoms of potassium deficiency are muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea. Magnesium is a coenzyme involved in nerve/muscle function, regulation of body temperature, energy metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis, and bone formation. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency are irritability, muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat. Magnesium supplements have been shown to increase exercise efficiency in endurance athletes. Adaptogens are substances that correct dysfunctions in both sick and healthy individuals without producing unwanted side effects. Many adaptogens inhibit free radicals, giving them a wide range of benefits. A recent inventory of adaptogens in Siberian Ginseng, for example, revealed six antioxidants, four substances with anti-cancer activity, three that lower cholesterol, two immuno-stimulators, one that stimulates bile production, one that moderates insulin levels, one radioprotectant, one with anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic activity, and one antibacterial agent. The other ingredients in Complex K were chosen for their content of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, enzymes, chlorophylls, growth factors, and beta-carotene.

About Copper SebacateCopper sebacate is an especially bioavailable form of copper.Copper is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymatic reactions with varied physiologic roles. These include melanin production (hair and skin color), wound healing, and red blood cell production. Copper is needed in some antioxidant enzymes that prevent damage from free radicals and inflammation. It appears to be particularly important in the maintenance of connective tissue and joints. Although severe copper deficiency is rare, the diet of many Americans supplies less than the RDA; so, moderate deficiency is common. Possible symptoms include loss of color in the skin and hair, anemia, inflammation, arthritis, weakening of connective tissue, cardiovascular damage, and shortage of white blood cells.

You Save 25% Creatine is an amino acid that is stored in muscle cells as phosphocreatine and helps to generate energy for muscle contractions. Creatine is found in meat and fish, but cooking destroys most of it. The average person?s muscles require about 2 grams of creatine a day ? athletic people need somewhat more. Supplemental creatine substantially increases phosphocreatine in muscles, leading to improvements in muscle energy production and recuperation. Creatine?s benefits are limited to anaerobic sports such as weight lifting, sprinting and jumping. For endurance (aerobic) athletes, the benefits derived from increased muscle energy appear to be more than offset by weight gain from water and muscle. Creatine builds muscle because it enables users to train harder; typical doses should therefore have little effect on the muscle mass of sedentary individuals. However, muscular dystrophy patients using creatine have experienced increases in muscle strength in the legs, hands and feet. The most common regimen for creatine supplementation follows a two-phase cycle with a 5-10 day loading phase (20-25 g/day) followed by a maintenance phase (2-5 g/day) to maintain muscle saturation. Creatine absorption may be improved if the supplement is taken with a high-carbohydrate drink such as fruit juice.

About DMAE SerumDMAE is a component of cell membranes and is also one of the substances used by the body to make the cell-signalling molecule acetylcholine. It has been used as a supplement for several decades for a variety of reasons, most of them related to its effects on acetylcholine production in the nervous system or other tissues. (See the discussion on the DMAE page of this website.) Thanks in part to the efforts of Nicholas Perricone at Michigan State University, DMAE has become well-known as an agent for preventing or reversing age-related wrinkling and creasing of the skin. As result of the popularity of Perricone?s books and his appearances on television, we now have very large numbers of anecdotal reports attesting to the effectiveness of DMAE for reducing these symptoms of skin aging. Fortunately, the evidence does not stop there ? at least two convincing clinical studies also support these claims.1,2DMAE?s anti-wrinkle effects are thought to involve cell signalling within the skin. Acetylcholine is one of the skin?s signalling molecules, and DMAE may affect its production or its usage.2Another connection between DMAE and the aging process is suggested by DMAE?s ability to remove deposits of an age-related substance called ?lipofuscin?.3,4 Lipofuscin is a brownish conglomerate of fats, metals, and other material that result from an incomplete recycling of biomolecules. It accumulates both inside and outside of cells throughout the body and is considered to be an indicator of age-related damage to cells, or perhaps even a cause of it.5,6For use on the skin, DMAE is formulated as a lotion.DMAE supplements should never be used during pregnancy.

Life Link's Flax (MRM) 1000mg 90SgFlax seed, from the cultivated plant Linum usitatissimum, is a source of linolenic and linoleic acids, which are the body?s raw materials for making the anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic substances called prostaglandins. Studies have shown that excessive blood clotting ? a cause of strokes and phlebitis ? can be decreased by flaxseed oil at 40 grams/day. Regular flaxseed consumption also improves the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the blood, possibly offering protection from arterial deposits. In animal studies flaxseed oil delayed breast cancer progression and prevented colon cancer by as much as a 50%.

About Garlic & ParsleyGarlic (Allium sativum) has a long history of traditional use by people with cardiovascular, sinus, and other disorders. In recent times it has also been promoted as an antibacterial agent, an immune booster, an antioxidant, a cholesterol regulator, and as a treatment for cancer, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.1Not all of these uses have scientific support, but efforts are being made to test a few of them, and some intriguing facts are coming to light. For example, clinical studies have shown only a small cholesterol-lowering effect of garlic consumption. Yet garlic usage has shown significant correlations with cardiovascular protection, both in epidemiological studies and in clinical studies ? such as the one conducted at the University of California, which concluded that the consumption of 4 ml/day of Aged Garlic Extract for one year lowered by a factor of 3 the calcium score (a marker of plaque formation) in the coronary arteries of atherosclerosis patients.2 If the cardiovascular protection seen in these studies of garlic usage is not due to a lowering of cholesterol, then another (unknown) mechanism must be at work. Anti-carcinogenic activities of garlic and its constituents are suggested by epidemiological data and have been demonstrated in many tissue culture experiments. Unfortunately, almost no effort has been made to test these anti-cancer effects in human clinical trials. However, a clinical trial using 2.4 ml/day of Aged Garlic Extract resulted in a substantial decline in the incidence of colorectal adenomas ? a precancerous condition.3The use of garlic or garlic extracts as antimicrobial agents seems unwarranted by the evidence.4 Although there are effective antifungal and antibacterial substances in garlic, they may be inactivated by heating and by acid conditions such as those found in the stomach. In experiments with rats, consumption of Aged Garlic Extract protected the intestines from damage normally caused by anti-tumor drugs such as methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil.5 Garlic also stimulates the proliferation of macrophages and lymphocytes and is therefore sometimes used to prevent suppression of immunity by chemotherapy and ultraviolet light.6Each softgel of LifeLink?s Garlic and Parsley supplement contains garlic oil extracted from 574 mg of fresh garlic bulb, plus parsley seed oil extracted from 110 mg of parsley seed, in a base of wheat germ oil. Parsley is included in our formula to nullify the taste and smell of the garlic.

About GenisteinGenistein is an isoflavone extracted from soybeans. Its structural resemblance to sex hormones such as estradiol enables it to alter the body?s reponse to these hormones. Genistein?s broad range of medical applications probably stem from its ability to inhibit various enzymes that have wide-ranging actions in many tissues. The half-life of genistein supplements in the body is about 8 hours. Clinical trials, animal studies, cell-culture experiments, and epidemiological studies have provided evidence for the following physiological effects of genistein: reducing symptoms of allergic asthma strengthening bone due to estrogen deficiency, especially in the spine protection of nerve cells from damage caused by hormone shortages and Alzheimer?s proteins breast enlargement inhibition of growth and spread of various cancers ? including cancer of the ovaries, colon, prostate, thyroid, skin, and head and neck; non-Hodgkin lymphoma, malignant melanoma, certain leukemias and lung cancers, and possibly breast cancer counteracting the effects of the DeltaF508 mutation that causes cystic fibrosis lowering body fat improving insulin responses to blood sugar lowering total cholesterol and LDL levels, increasing HDL levels decreasing symptoms of Raynaud?s Disease inhibiting growth of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels increasing arterial elasticity, lowering high blood pressure preventing aging effects of UV light on skin enhancing the bioavailability of many hard-to-absorb substances Some of these effects of genistein are still controversial, since they were seen in some studies and not in others. Such discrepancies often are the result of inadequate dosing. Bone strengthening effects were seen using various isoflavone regimens ? one such study used 44 mg/day of isoflavones including 1 mg genistein and 0.5 mg daidzein; another study used 54 mg/day of pure genistein. Beneficial effects on cholesterol were seen when 42 mg/day of genistein was used. Other isoflavones, such as daidzein and glycitein, share many of genistein?s actions in the body. One study suggests that the supplement I3C (indole-3-carbinol) works synergistically with genistein to suppress estrogen-related cancers.

You save 25%Although germanium is found in micro-trace quantities in all living plants and animals, it appears not to be an essential nutritional substance. Its acute toxicity is low, but not zero. One should be very skeptical when health claims being made for a product seem too broad. A good example is germanium, for which seemingly absurd numbers of claims are being made by supplement companies. But a search of the medical literature shows that evidence has been found for a surprising number of them already, and the future may turn up further surprises. So we?ll first list all these claims, and then indicate which ones have scientific support: germanium is active against leukemia, and cancers of the colon, prostate, breast, lung, ovaries, cervix is a strong immunostimulant inhibits tuberculosis, malaria, candida, bacterial infections, and viral infections such as herpes lowers blood pressure and high cholesterol restores deviant blood parameters to normal ranges (pH, potassium, calcium, chloride, triglycerides, cholesterol, bilirubin, uric acid, hemoglobin) combats food allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes decreases the risk of dying from influenza improves eye diseases ? glaucoma, cataracts, detached retinas, inflammation of retina and optic nerves, Behcet?s Disease alleviates osteoporosis treats poisoning from heavy metals, PCBs, and carbon monoxide relieves Raynaud?s syndrome (dose: up to 1400 mg/day) combats depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson?s disease, cerebral sclerosis, amyloidosis, epilepsy, and pain treats gastritis, ulcers, diverticulitis, constipation alleviates heart problems: angina, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, apoplexy, cardiac infarction treats warts, corns, eczemas, burns inhibits DNA damage induced by free radicals. The claims that have scientific support are those involving cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, immunostimulation, amyloidosis, DNA damage, analgesia, heavy metal detoxification, and anti-viral action. The mechanism through which germanium exerts its biological effects is not understood.

About GinsengGinseng, the powdered root of the plant Panax ginseng, has been used for thousands of years to treat specific ailments and to achieve general vitality. In Chinese medicine, for example, ginseng is considered a remedy for irritability, insomnia, and restlessness; for palpitations, cold perspiration, breathing difficulties, and coughing; for very weak pulses; weakness, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, and vomiting. In the West it is used as a general stimulant for mind and body, to slow aging, and to improve memory, libido, and immunity. It has been shown to improve the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs, and has also seen use as a treatment for hepatitis, anemia, menopausal symptoms, and bacterial infections. Ginseng?s medicinal properties are attributed to the ginsenosides it contains. Ginsenosides are complicated molecules, part steroid and part sugar, that influence the body?s production of steroid hormones. Ginseng contains many different types of ginsenosides ? the types and amounts vary widely depending on the species of ginseng, the time of harvest, and the processing procedure. Hence, different brands can have different effects, and it may be necessary to experiment with various brands and dosages until you find one that you like.

You Save 25% Glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body, is a precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids and of glucose for energy. The body can produce glutamine from glutamic acid in the skeletal muscle and liver. Cells of the immune system, the small intestine and the kidney are the major consumers of glutamine. Intense exercise creates a need for glutamine that may exceed the body?s ability to produce it. If an external source is unavailable, skeletal muscle will be broken down in order to meet the glutamine requirements of the rest of the body. Studies have shown the efficacy of glutamine supplementation in maintaining muscle mass and immunity in critically ill patients and in those recovering from extensive burns and major surgery. While there is a lack of specific studies conducted in athletes, the use of glutamine supplements to enhance athletic performance has strong theoretical and anecdotal support. For example, it is thought that glutamine stimulates glycogen synthase, an enzyme that controls the synthesis and storage of glycogen fuel in muscles and liver. Glutamine supplements have also been reported to increase levels of growth hormone, a stimulator of protein synthesis that causes gains muscle mass and strength.

Life Link's LiverX 60CapsLiveRx has been formulated with compounds known to offer liver protection or repair by a variety of mechanisms. For example, when the liver is damaged by alcohol or other chemicals, its repair can be facilitated by Silymarin, Picrorhiza Kurroa, alpha-lipoic acid, or vitamin B-12. NAC, on the other hand, indirectly protects the liver from heavy-metal poisoning by increasing production of the antioxidant glutathione, a heavy-metal detoxifier.

About LuteinLutein is the main carotenoid in such vegetables as kale, leaf lettuce, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. It is also a major pigment in the macula, the area of the retina responsible for high-resolution vision. All lutein in the human body comes from supplements and dietary sources. Available studies provide strong evidence that increased oral intake of lutein reduces the risk of macular degeneration ? a common eye condition in which high-resolution vision is lost. Lutein does not cure existing macular degeneration, but it can provide prevention for some people, and a slowing or halting of the progression in others. Recent studies of lutein?s effects on macular degeneration have reported improvements in visual function in as little as three months. Striking improvements in vision were detected through follow-up tests. The dosage used was 10 mg/day.

About LycopeneLycopene is an antioxidant carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables as a red pigment. Lycopene levels in the body decline with age, with higher body weight, and with smoking. Epidemiological studies show that high intake of lycopene-containing vegetables correlates with low incidence of certain types of cancer. For example, in Italy the consumption of tomato products decreases the risk of digestive tract cancer. Research suggests that lycopene supplementation can reduce the risk of cancers of the lung, digestive tract, bladder, prostate, cervix and skin. It has recently been found that some of lycopene?s anti-cancer effects require the presence of other substances found in tomato-skin extracts. This is why LifeLink?s lycopene product contains a variety of tomato-derived compounds in addition to lycopene itself. Lycopene?s activity against prostate cancer is associated with its ability to suppress the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Macular degeneration also declines in frequency with higher lycopene consumption. So does cardiovascular disease, as was shown in a study of American and European men: the men with low levels of lycopene were twice as likely to have a heart attack as those with high levels. Lycopene is thought to slow the body?s cholesterol production and to decrease the conversion of cholesterol into LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Memory Support is a combination of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, cell membrane builders, and other substances chosen for their known memory-enhancing properties and for their ability to counteract fatigue. This formula was devised by William K. Summers, MD of the Alzheimer?s Corporation, specifically for use by Alzheimer?s patients. But it is likely to be of interest to anyone interested in memory enhancement or increased resistance to fatigue, even if they are entirely normal and healthy.

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a substance which is converted in the body to the amino acid L-cysteine. For reasons that are poorly understood, L-cysteine itself is neurotoxic when taken as a supplement; this toxicity is avoided by using NAC instead.1L-cysteine, like the other standard amino acids, is a building block for the production of countless proteins needed by the body: enzymes, structural proteins, signalling molecules and their receptors, and a number of small polypeptide molecules with specialized functions. One such polypeptide is the tripeptide called ?glutathione? (GSH), a very important antioxidant that protects cells from being damaged or killed by certain metabolic byproducts.2While NAC supplementation undoubtedly provides the body with all the benefits that derive from L-cysteine, the principal reason it is used as a supplement is to raise glutathione levels. ReviewsA good review of NAC and its medical applications is the one by Thorne Research3. Since NAC is a precursor for the body?s production of glutathione, Wikipedia?s article on glutathione2 is relevant for understanding why NAC has such a broad range of actions. The review by Arakawa and Ito4, of NAC?s value in preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases, also makes good reading. A technically written review of what is known about NAC?s mechanisms of action is found in the article by Zafarullah, et al.5What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of N-acetylcysteine to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. NAC?s remarkable biological benefitsNAC is one of the most studied of all supplements. Interest in it began during the 1960s when it was found to be useful as a ?mucolytic? agent ? i.e., it lowers the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract, assisting people with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary ailments.6 In the early 1990s medical researchers took a strong interest in it as an anti-HIV treatment,7 and it has been in the spotlight ever since. The list of medical applications of NAC is a very long one, as can be seen from the outline that follows.Pulmonary and respiratory ailments:acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)8 asthma9 bronchitis10 emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)11,12,10,13,14,15 ideopulmonary fibrosis16,17,18,19 cystic fibrosis6,20 Accelerated aging:diabetes-related or Alzheimer?s-related tissue aging21 mitochondrial aging22 Neurodegenerative diseases:4,23Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)24 multiple sclerosis25 Alzheimer?s26,27,28,

About Ornithine KetoglutarateOrnithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) is a salt formed of two molecules of the amino acid ornithine, and one molecule of alpha-ketoglutarate.Ornithine itself has the ability to stimulate human growth hormone secretion; OKG can, in addition, shift the balance between the synthesis and breakdown of muscle protein toward synthesis ? that is, it has anabolic effects. Ornithine is used for building muscle and improving athletic performance, for accelerating growth in children with growth hormone deficiencies, and for boosting immunity during periods of trauma or stress.

About Pine Bark ExtractThe bark of the European coastal pine, Pinus maritima, is a rich source of excellent antioxidants called ?OPCs? (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) and ?catechins?. These bioflavonoids are receiving intense study because their ability to reduce free radical damage makes them promising agents for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease and various chronic diseases of aging. The impressive list of effects shown or implied by recent studies of OPCs and catechins includes:Greater protection against free radicals and DNA damage than is provided by vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene; Selective toxicity to human breast-, lung-, and gastric-cancer cells; Protection against drug-induced liver and kidney damage, tobacco-induced DNA damage, UV-induced skin damage, and chemotherapy-induced toxicity; Prevention of heart damage from oxygen deprivation; strengthening blood vessels, repairing varicose veins, reducing leg edema, enhancing microcirculation; Stimulation of collagen synthesis, protection and restoration of damaged membranes and connective tissue, including the blood-brain barrier; prevention, amelioration, or reversal of chronic pancreatitis, asthma, lupus, diabetic retinopathy, and deep vein blood clots.

About PolicosanolPolicosanol is a mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols obtained from the waxes of sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) and other plants, the main component of which is 1-octacosanol. In studies in humans and other animals, policosanol supplementation has resulted in:significant reductions in LDL serum cholesterol and increases in HDL (?good?) cholesterol; amelioration of coronary heart disease; increased utilization (hence reduction) of visceral fat; improved muscle endurance.

About QuercetinQuercetin is a bioflavonoid found in red wine, green tea, onions, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities can protect cellular structures and blood vessels from free radical damage. A good vasodilator, quercetin relaxes the vasculature and lowers blood pressure. Recent studies and clinical trials have confirmed claims that quercetin has activity against cancer tumors, prostatitis, and interstitial cystitis. Correlations have been seen between higher consumption of quercetin and lower incidence of asthma, lung cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Quercetin also inhibits an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, thereby raising norepinephrine levels and causing an increase in fat utilization. Quercetin acts as a bioavailability enhancer for many other substances by slowing their metabolic conversion to other substances.Quercetin?s bioavailability is more than 36% and its half-life in the body is more than 20 hours.

About RegimintRegimint is a combination of the oils of peppermint and caraway.Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. Its leaves have been used since the 1700s as a digestive aid, and more recently as a treatment for gingivitis, tension headache, and candidiasis. The seeds and fruit of caraway have served as a digestive aid since ancient times. The oils of peppermint and caraway have been tested in at least nine clinical trials as a combination treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and some forms of dyspepsia (i.e., painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion). These trials clearly showed a reduction in pain and in the sensations of pressure, heaviness and fullness that characterize these ailments. Each enteric-coated capsule of Regiment contains 0.2 ml each of peppermint and caraway oils. The usual dosage is 1 capsule three times per day before meals.

About SAM-eSAMe (often mispronounced unless spelled SAM-e) is an acronym for S-adenosyl methionine ? i.e, the amino acid methionine linked to the DNA base adenosine. SAMe plays a role in sulfur metabolism. SAMe deficiencies would result from deficiencies of the factors or cofactors required to make it ? methionine, choline, or B-vitamins. Low levels of SAMe may lead indirectly to lowered serotonin production in the brain, causing depression. Research studies show that supplemental SAMe elevates mood and reduces depression without such side effects as nervousness, headaches, impotence, and sleep disturbance. SAMe has also been shown to be beneficial in treating osteoarthritis, depression, and liver disease.

Saw Palmetto is an extract from berries of the American dwarf palm tree Serenoa repens.Crude Saw Palmetto extracts have been traditionally used to improve sperm production, sexual vigor, and to increase breast size. Despite their good theoretical basis, these uses have been ignored by the medical establishment. On the other hand, a 1000-patient study showed Saw Palmetto to be as effective as finasteride (Proscar�) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia ? excessive prostate growth promoted by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Saw Palmetto inhibits the enzyme which produces DHT from testosterone ? thereby lowering DHT levels and producing modest increases in testosterone levels.

You save 25%Silymarin refers to an extract from seeds of the Milk Thistle plant Silybum marianum. The extract contains three bioflavonoids: silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Milk Thistle seeds have been used for centuries to treat liver diseases, and that is how they are used today. Liver damage from alcohol, drugs, pesticides, some poisons, and hepatitis can be prevented or repaired with silymarin extract. These effects appear to be due to silymarin?s antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities and its ability to block fibrosis. In addition, silymarin can provide substantial protection against different stages of UVB-induced carcinogenesis.Silymarin has low solubility and is poorly absorbed when used orally. BioSorb Silymarin is formulated to increase the solubility, thereby increasing its absorption by 500%.

About trans-Ferulic AcidFerulic acid (FA) is a constituent of the seeds and leaves of many plants, particularly in grains. FA concentrations vary widely depending on plant variety and growing conditions. FA is water-soluble and is well absorbed when used as a supplement. Its structural resemblance to curcumin (a poorly absorbed supplement) suggests its possible value as a curcumin substitute. Studies in humans, animals, and cell culture have provided evidence for the following actions of ferulic acid:inhibition or prevention of cancers of the breast, colon, lung, stomach, and tongue prevention of brain damage by Alzheimer?s proteins inhibiting prostate growth strengthening of bone prevention of diabetes-induced free radical formation expansion of pancreatic islets reduction of elevated lipid, triglyceride, and blood glucose levels lowering cholesterol production, raising of HDL levels prevention of hot flashes prevention of free-radical damage to cell membranes protection of skin from aging effects of UV light stimulation of the immune system stimulation of retinal cell growth in degenerative retinal diseases Ferulic acid?s value as an athletic performance enhancer is controversial, two studies support it, one does not.