Both full-fat and reduced-fat rice bran demonstrate comparable effectiveness to oat bran in reducing high cholesterol levels. Rice bran oil, too, appears to be effective in addressing high cholesterol. Some evidence suggests that rice bran oil can lead to a reduction of 14% in total cholesterol, 20% in LDL, 20% in triglycerides, and an increase of 41% in HDL.
Medicinal Uses:
- High cholesterol, when added to a reduced-fat diet
- Preventing kidney stones in people with high levels of calcium
- Allergic skin rash (atopic dermatitis)
- Preventing stomach cancer
