Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) as therapeutic target for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This means that it helps to protect cells from damage caused by cellular oxidation processes
In addition, tumour tissue exhibit a higher quantity of ROS, which was linked to the decreased expression of selenium antioxidant proteins in cancer cells compared to healthy cells (122)
It is not a proven shortcut for gym recovery
A 2023 study gave participants a 2g dose of dried anise plant and found they produced a higher mean volume of breast milk compared to the placebo and control groups.58 That 2g dosage is likely higher than the amount you get in a day's worth of Liquid Gold, especially since anise is the final ingredient on the blends list meaning its the least prominent one by weight.61 Anise does contain anethole (as discussed above, under Fennel), so there's a potential for toxicity at excessive doses which, again, you're unlikely to get from Liquid Gold
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 53(16), 6531-6536
