The dosages of Gamma-oryzanol used are highly variable, with some studies using a lower dose (50mg once daily or 20mg thrice daily) and other studies using a markedly higher dosage (300-800mg daily). As there are no reliable benefits associated with Gamma-oryzanol supplementation in the first place, it is unsure what dosage should be recommended (if this supplement is to be recommended at all).
Gamma Oryzanol
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Human Effect Matrix
Unlocked for Examine Plus membersThe Human Effect Matrix summarizes human studies to tell you what effects Gamma Oryzanol has on your body, how much evidence there is, and how strong these effects are.
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Robust research conducted with repeated double-blind clinical trials |
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Multiple studies where at least two are double-blind and placebo controlled |
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Single double-blind study or multiple cohort studies |
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Uncontrolled or observational studies only |
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The amount of high quality evidence. The more
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each outcome. Some supplements can have an increasing effect, others have a decreasing effect, and others have no effect.
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Consistency of research results
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VERY HIGH means that most of the scientific research agrees.
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No significant influence on cortisol levels with prolonged supplementation
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No significant influence on circulating estrogen levels in healthy men given gamma-oryzanol over a few weeks
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No significant alterations in growth hormone following ingestion of gamma-oryzanol
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- | Very High See 2 studies |
No detectable influences on HDL cholesterol, although rice bran oil (a source of gamma oryzanol) may have a slight positive effect
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No significant alterations noted in fasting insulin levels following prolonged ingestion of gamma-oryzanol in healthy persons
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Although rice bran oil may reduce LDL cholesterol, there is insufficient evidence to support the role of gamma-oryzanol in this role
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Plasma beta-endorphin is unaltered following ingestion of standard doses of gamma-oryzanol
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No interactions with power output have been noted with gamma-oryzanol ingestion
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No detectable influence on testosterone levels in otherwise healthy men
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- | Very High See 2 studies |
No significant alterations seen in total cholesterol levels with supplementation
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No significant alterations in plasma triglycerides seen with supplementation
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