Rice Bran Oil

Oryza Sativa

What is it?

More than 600 million tons of rice are harvested annually worldwide and most of its nutritional value is in bran and germ from rice, according to NutraCea. Rice bran offers various health benefits due to its content of antioxidants, vitamin E, B vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Rice bran's antioxidants work through different processes to result in positive effects on the biological system. Rice bran also serves as a natural source of phytosterols, which provide blood-sugar control, prostate health and cholesterol metabolism. Rice bran is naturally lactose-free, gluten-free and hypoallergenic, making it a tolerable health product for a variety of tastes. While there are numerous health benefits of rice bran, there are some side effects associated with regular consumption, depending on the individual's metabolism, type of consumption and frequency of intake.

Key Information

• Rice bran has many health benefits, as it is nutrient-rich in bio-available vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, according to an article by Brent Detering, entitled "Rice Bran For Healthy Body & Life."
• According to essortment.com, bran is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber. The fiber content in rice bran is effective in preventing heart attacks, intestinal disorders, and various cancers.

More Information

The various phytonutrients in rice bran have significant disease-preventing benefits, according to evidence from experimental research studies described on zhion.com. Phytonutrients such as inositol, rice oil, ferulic acid, gamma-oryzanol, plant sterols, and others benefit people with conditions including cancer, fatty liver, kidney stones, and heart disease. Rice bran also improves plasma lipid profiles, making it effective in reducing total plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentration, while also increasing the high density lipoprotein cholesterol level.

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