Rice Bran Oil and Cholesterol Metabolism

Byron's Comments:

Rice brain oil as a cholesterol modulating oil.

Study Title:

Rice bran oil and cholesterol metabolism.

Study Abstract:

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 corn 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 hypocholesterolemic 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.

Study Information:

Sugano M, Tsuji E. Rice bran oil and cholesterol metabolism. Journal of Nutrition  1997 March  127(3):521S-524S.
Laboratory of Food Science, Kyushu University School of Agriculture, Fuluoka, Japan.

Full Study:

http://jn.nutrition.org/content/127/3/521S.long

My cart is empty.   View Cart |  Login

• How Protein Helps Weight Loss
  
• The Five Rules of The Leptin Diet
  
• Body Temperature and Thyroid Problems
  
• The Facts on Magnesium Stearate
  
• Unclog Your Liver & Lose Abdominal Fat – Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge #6
  



Connect with Wellness Resources: