New research findings pinpoint the specific component of rice bran responsible for its heart-healthy effects. Two small studies show that it is the oil, and not the fiber, that helps lower cholesterol.
'The findings provide evidence of the fact that plants contain compounds that are beneficial to our health,' lead study author Dr. Marlene M. Most, an associate professor at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana told Reuters Health.
Diets Rich in Rice Bran Oil May Lower Cholesterol
