1. Non-GMO.
Non-GMO. Ricea RBO is produced from non-GMO rice. It is a smart alternative for consumers who are conscious about non-GMO products. GMO's (or Genetically-Modified Organisms), also known as genetically-engineered or biotech products, are crops and cattle that are "tweaked" in a laboratory environment to make "improvements" over what is found in nature. Through the process of gene-splitting, DNA is combined from plants, animals, bacteria and viruses to create versions of the original organism that is not formed through traditional cross-breeding or farming practice. Genetically-modified foods (and anything they are found in) increase your risk of having cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and so much more. GMOs are not safe. They are not good for you nor for our environment. You should do everything you can to keep them out of your body.
2. Protects our cell membranes.
Protects our cell membranes. RBO protects our cell membranes from the damaging effect of free radicals and maintains the structure and functions of healthy cells to the normal state, leading to lower risk of cancer. Thus, it gives protection down to the cellular level. In this way, Ricea RBO is truly foundational. While sometimes considered a bad word, fat is one of the three macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and protein. There is no getting away from the fact that it is required for the vitality and proper functioning of each and every one of your 30 trillion (30,000,000,000,000) cells. Food is the most intimate consumer product -- it does not just go through us, it is broken down and becomes the very cells of which our body are made! Doesn't it make sense to consume the very best quality? Ricea RBO is a fats that heals. No fish was harmed in the making of this oil !
3. Contains Oryzanol.
Contains Oryzanol. Contains Oryzanol. This is a powerful natural antioxidant found only in rice bran oil and not in other vegetable oils. It is more active than Vitamin E in fighting free radicals. Oryzanol is effective in lowering the blood cholesterol level, reducing liver cholesterol synthesis and in treating menopausal disorders. It helps in hyperlipemia and in the peripheral blood flow, has a skin moisturizing effect and acts as anti-inflammatory.
References:
Tsuno Laboratory, study of Rice Bran Oil effect.
Eitenmiller, R. R. 1997. Vitamin content of fats & oils nutritional implication. Food Technology Vol. 51, No. 5, p. 80. Naivikul, O. and Santiwattana, P. 2008. Rice Bran Oil. The National Innovation Agency. pp. 16-18. Packer, L. et al. 2001. Molecular aspects of alpha-tocotrienol antioxidant action and cell signaling.
The Journal of Nutritional, Vol. 131, No. 2, pp. 369-373
4. Complete Vitamin E Family.
Complete Vitamin E Family. It has a complete family of both naturally occurring tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols and tocotrienols are natural antioxidants that fight free radicals, which are a major cause of cancer. Super Vitamin E-tocotrienols lower blood cholesterol levels. It has a vasodilator effect that helps widen the blood vessels. Tocotrienols, in particular, show a more prominent ability compared to other Vitamin E forms and are abundant in RBO. There are 19%–49% Tocopherol & 51%–81% Tocotrienol in RBO. Vitamin E is highly important to the human body. It promotes the functioning of a healthy reproductive system and reduces total cholesterol levels and LDL-C (bad cholesterol), which is a major cause of atherosclerosis$^3$. Vitamin E also helps reduce enzyme activity that synthesizes cholesterol in the body.
5. Rich in Phytosterols or Plant Sterols.
Rich in Phytosterols or Plant Sterols. RBO is rich in plant sterols which are effective in reducing cholesterol absorption. It also helps reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL -- C). It has been found that plant sterols inhibit the growth of colon, breast and prostate cancer cells. It also has hyperlipemia effect.
Reference: WHO, 2008. Interim Summary of Conclusions and Dietary Recommendation on Total Fat & Fatty Acids. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Fats and Fatty Acids in Human Nutrition. 10-14 November 2008, Geneva.
6. High in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA).
High in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA). MUFA is a fatty acid that has one double bond position in its chemical structure. Research has found that MUFA reduces Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), which is one of the major causes of atherosclerosis. In choosing good cooking oils, the fatty acid composition must be considered, as our body needs different fatty acids in different quantities. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommend daily intake of 10:10-15:10 (SFA: MUFA: PUFA). Among cooking oils, rice bran oil has the closest fatty acid composition.
7. More Suitable Fatty Acid Profile.
More Suitable Fatty Acid Profile. RBO is the closest to the World Health Organization's (WHO) fatty acid composition in cooking oils. Below is a table that shows the different characteristics of cooking oil.
8. Trans Fat 0g per serving.
Trans Fat 0g per serving. Trans fat 0g per serving. Trans fatty acid results from the hydrogenation process which is where hydrogen is added to solidifying liquid fat. Such process changes the structure of fatty acid into trans fatty acid. Since RBO does not increase the bad cholesterol (LDL -- C) level and does not lower the good cholesterol (HDL -- C) level, it protects you from the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
9. High Smoke Point.
High Smoke Point. Ricea RBO has a high smoke point of 445 degrees Fahrenheit (or 229 degrees Centigrade) which is higher than most of the other vegetable oils. Because of its high smoke point, the oil is still stable during cooking, like when deep frying, stir frying, sauteing and baking. Using RBO helps reduce the risk of inhaling smoke, which may lead to lung cancer.
Reference: SGS Laboratory, 2010. Calculated from Test Report of Refined Rice Bran Oil, 4 March 2010.
10. No Synthetic Antioxidant Added.
No Synthetic Antioxidant Added. Ricea RBO is high in natural antioxidants, like gamma oryzanol, complete family of Vitamin E tocopherols and tocotrienols and plant sterols. There is no need for synthetic antioxidants. The essential fatty acids in RBO are linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Linoleic acid is a member of Omega-6 fatty acid, while linolenic fatty acid is a member of Omega-3 fatty acid. Both essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the human body, thus, they are to be consumed as food. Linoleic acid and linolenic acid are substances for synthesis of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, respectively. More importantly, Omega-3 fatty acids are Ecosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that help decrease blood coagulation, reduce blood clotting, lower risk of blocked artery and reduce blood pressure. Moreover, DHA enhances the brain system and improves memory. Each tablespoon of RBO contains 5 grams of linoleic and 0.15 gram of linolenic acid.
Prolonged use of RBO may reverse the root cause of your health problems.