Improves brain cognitive function. Memory and dopamine release are related to pterostilbene levels in the hippocampus (memory center). It also reduces the impact of damage caused by glutamic acid on brain cells. Additionally, it decreases the mortality rate of brain cells.
Reduces blood sugar and benefits the muscular and cardiovascular systems. Prevents the development of excessive blood vessels and activates a specific pathway involved in the response to cellular injuries. With its intake, blood pressure decreased in adults with high cholesterol, but LDL or "bad cholesterol" increased. With the administration of a pterostilbene-caffeine supplement, the quadriceps muscles of individuals engaged in bodybuilding increased in thickness.
Has an anti-inflammatory effect. Human corneal epithelial cells had less inflammation and less stress when exposed to its action. It also reduced inflammation in human eye cells in a high-sugar environment.
