Rice (Oryza Sativa) bran, comprising 10% of the total rice grain, is a by-product of the rice milling industry with world production of about 50-60 million metric tons per year. Rice bran is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates and other critical minerals and nutrients. In addition to being an excellent source of nutrients, rice bran is reported to be rich in phytonutrients that provide health benefits associated with blood sugar control, cholesterol metabolism, prostate health and chemoprevention. This paper focus on these phytonutrients and their effect on health.
Update on the therapeutic qualities of the rice bran in the treatment of dyslipidemia and chemo-prevention.
RONDANELLI, MARIANGELA;PERNA, SIMONE;MONTEFERRARIO, FRANCESCA;OPIZZI, ANNALISA
2011-01-01
Abstract
Rice (Oryza Sativa) bran, comprising 10% of the total rice grain, is a by-product of the rice milling industry with world production of about 50-60 million metric tons per year. Rice bran is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates and other critical minerals and nutrients. In addition to being an excellent source of nutrients, rice bran is reported to be rich in phytonutrients that provide health benefits associated with blood sugar control, cholesterol metabolism, prostate health and chemoprevention. This paper focus on these phytonutrients and their effect on health.File in questo prodotto:
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