Foods - Rice Bran - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Rice bran contains both soluble and insoluble fibre, offering many of the benefits available from these fibre forms.

In general, soluble fibres lower cholesterol, while insoluble fibres help prevent heart disease. Regarding diabetes, soluble fibres lower blood sugar and decrease the need for insulin, while insoluble fibres help prevent against adult-onset diabetes. All types of fibre (excluding those from wheat) reduce symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Insoluble fibres relieve constipation by increasing transit time through the body.