Rice Bran Oil
Rice Bran oil is extracted from the outer brown layer of rice. It has a mild flavour and can be used for frying as it has a high smoking point.
- It improves blood lipids levels by reducing total plasma cholesterol and triglycerides
- Helps increase the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body
- Alleviate menopausal symptoms
- Lowers the amount of blood calcium in the body; while this discourages the formation of kidney stones, it may lead to hypocalcemia
- Too much of it in one’s diet can lead to irregular bowel movements
Written by: Dr. Ajay Sati.