Ferulic acid (FA) has shown potential in reducing mental health issues like anxiety and irritability without significant side effects, although its exact mechanism of action remains unclear.
The study aims to explore how FA affects mental health by examining its impact on mouse behavior, monoamine levels, and receptor interactions.
Results indicated that FA effectively reduces aggressive behaviors and hyperactivity in mice by activating serotonin (5-HT) receptors, with in silico analysis confirming its binding to these receptors.