Rice bran oil and cholesterol metabolism
  

A range of human and animal studies have shown that rice bran oil (RBO) is an edible oil of preference for improving serum cholesterol levels and lipoprotein profiles with similarity to the more commonly used vegetable oils such as com oil and safflower oil. Of particular interest is the observation that blending RBO with safflower oil at a definite proportion (7:3, wt/wt) magnifies the hypo-cholesterolemic efficacy, compared with the effect of each oil alone. Although the mechanism underlying this effect is not apparent at present, the blending may have a practical significance. The blending effect was reproduced in rats fed a cholesterol-enriched diet, and there was also a decrease in liver cholesterol. The occurrence of peculiar components such as gamma-oryzanol and tocotrienols could be responsible for the hypocholesterolemic effect of RBO.

Author(s): Sugano M; Tsuji E
Source: JOURNAL OF NUTRITION 1997, Vol 127, Iss 3, p S521-S524

Health Recipes

Pineapple Salsa Ingredients 3 Red chili peppers 2 cups Diced pineapple 2 tbsp King Rice Bran Oil 2 tbsp Finely chopped parsley 2 tbsp Chopped shallots Lime juice 2 tbsp Ground black pepper Salt Method 1. Cut red chili peppers in half, take seeds off with spoon, then slice into fine strips. 2. Mix all prepared ingredients together. 3. Season with salt and ground black pepper,then pour into a bowl or a small jug and serve with cracker or pizza bread.

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