The Newest Article about Mastic Oil

Mastic oil is a very promising health ingredient...

Abstract: Monoterpenes are bioactive compounds, however studies on their metabolic fate in humans are scarce. The present work aimed to identify and quantify the bioactive monoterpenes myrcene, α- and β-pinene of the Mediterranean product Mastiha (mastic) Oil in human plasma after acute consumption of a single dose. After overnight fasting, healthy males were administered with Mastiha (mastic) Oil. Blood samples were collected at different time-points before and after consumption.

A novel GC-MS-MS application was performed to detect and quantify terpenes in mastic oil and plasma. Serum lipid resistance to oxidation was also determined. Alpha-pinene, β-pinene, and myrcene were identified and quantified in plasma. Alpha-pinene concentration significantly increased after 0.5 h of Mastiha Oil consumption, remaining elevated at 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 6 h, and 24 h. Beta-pinene and myrcene followed similar patterns.

The increase in serum lipid resistance to oxidation was significant at 1 h, peaked at 2 h, and remained significant until 4 h. Conclusively, α-pinene, β-pinene, and myrcene present in Mastiha Oil are absorbed by humans.

(ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04290312)

Summary: Mastiha (Mastic) Oil – How It Works in the Body

Mastic oil contains natural bioactive compounds called monoterpenes, mainly α-pinene, β-pinene, and myrcene. A recent study showed that after healthy men consumed a single dose of mastic oil:

• These compounds are rapidly absorbed into the blood – α-pinene increased within 30 minutes and stayed elevated up to 24 hours.
• β-pinene and myrcene followed similar patterns.
• Consumption of mastic oil improved serum lipid resistance to oxidation – the effect started at 1 hour, peaked at 2 hours, and lasted up to 4 hours.

➡️ Conclusion: The compounds in mastic oil are absorbed and have real positive effects on the body.

(Study: NCT04290312)

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