Compound found in rice bran can suppress intestinal contractions by inhibiting calcium influx

Compound found in rice bran can suppress intestinal contractions by inhibiting calcium influx

A research team at Toho University has revealed that ferulic acid (FA), a polyphenol abundant in rice bran, suppresses intestinal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting voltage-dependent calcium channels. This finding may open new avenues for dietary-based strategies to manage intestinal motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).