The Benefits Of Rice Bran

Rice bran oil is extracted from the germ and innersignificant delay in growth in the cancer cells. "Our
husk of rice.results suggested that accumulation is critical for the
It is known for its high smoke point of 490 degrees Fanti-tumor activity of tocotrienols," said Japanese lead
(254 degrees C), making it suitable for healthy cookingresearcher, Yuhei Hiura.
methods, such as the stir frying and deep frying madeSkin Protector
popular by Asian countries. Because of its healthy fatOriginating in the Japanese culture, skin care with rice
make-up being 47 % monounsaturated, 33%bran oil is becoming more popular. To this day, one of
polyunsaturated and 20 % saturated, rice bran oilthe highest compliments a Japanese woman can
provides many health benefits.receive is to be called a "nuka bijin" which means "a
Lowers Cholesterolrice bran beauty." Having suave healthy skin is due to
Rice bran oil contains gamma oryzanol, a group ofthe oryzanol in the rice bran oil that whitens the skin
ferulate esters of triterpene alcohols and phytosterolsslightly. As the skin is exposed to sunlight, the rice bran
that have been linked to many health benefits. Gammaoil reacts as a sunscreen protecting the skin from
oryzanol is effective in reducing plasma cholesterolharmful ultraviolet rays. The oryzanol impedes melanin
and reducing cholesterol absorption, decreasing earlypigmentation by restraining the erythema activity of
atherosclerosis. In addition, gamma oryzanol inhibitstyrosinase as it stops the ultraviolet rays' transmission
platelet aggregation that could lead to blood clots. Riceat the skin's surface. The use of rice bran oil in
bran oil contains tocotrienol (a form of Vitamin E)sunscreen products and hair conditioners is gaining
which has been found to subdue the activity ofpopularity in the United States.
HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that synthesizesAntioxidant Packed
cholesterol, a major factor in heart disease. In a studyRice bran oil contains three healthy antioxidants utile in
conducted at the University of Rochester, Mohammadprotecting the body's cells against the effects of free
Minhajuddin, Ph.D., and researchers determined that theradicals--tocopherol, tocotrienol and oryzanol. In addition,
tocotrienol in rice bran oil decreased cholesterol in ratsrice bran oil does not require hydrogenation for stability
up to 42 % while lowering LDL cholesterol up to 62 %.and has a high percentage of fatty acids (oleic, 46 %;
Anti-Cancer Effectslinoleic, 36 %; and linolenic, 1 %.
Rice bran oil contains substantial levels of both gammaIndustry leaders recognize rice bran oil's lipid oxidative
and delta tocotrienols forms of Vitamin E, that haveconstancy. Lipid oxidative constancy is important in the
been found to be able to gather in cancer cells and killprevention of pathologic processes such as
the tumors. In a study conducted at Kyushu Universitycardiovascular diseases, arthritis and inflammatory
in Japan, researchers looked at the effects ofprocesses.
tocotrienols on mouse cancer cells. There was a