What is the effect of rice bran oil?

Rice bran oil is extracted from the bran husk and germ of rice seeds. Rice bran oil contains unsaturated fats, high levels of vitamin E that are beneficial for heart health and is one of the long-used beauty secrets.

The bran is the outer layer of the rice grain, located between the rice grain and the husk, accounting for only 10% of the weight, but the nutritional content accounts for 60% of the content of the rice grain. Rice bran is a fine powder, ivory-brown in color, with an unpleasant odor. Therefore, in cooking, rice grains are often separated from the outer bran layer so that the rice is fragrant white. After separating the husk of the rice bran grain, the rice bran is collected, dried for preservation. Rice bran oil is extracted from this layer.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one tablespoon of rice bran oil contains only 120 calories and 14 grams of unsaturated fat (a type of fat that is beneficial for the body). In addition, rice bran oil also contains powerful antioxidants such as ferulic acid, gamma-oryzanol, elements Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, vitamin B group,... especially contains a large amount of vitamin E.

Thanks to the high nutritional value content, bran oil has many uses in life such as:
Cooking ingredients: different from the taste of rice bran, rice bran oil has a mild taste, can added to any dish, helping to increase the taste and nutritional value of the dish. If olive oil is only suitable for direct use at normal temperatures, then bran oil should be used to cook fried foods. Benefits on the cardiovascular system: Rice bran oil contains many different types of fats, most of which are monounsaturated fats, which provide HDL-Cholesterol beneficial to the body, supporting the reduction of blood fat, protect the cardiovascular system. In general, there are many benefits for the cardiovascular system. Good for dieters: rice bran oil provides less energy, contains beneficial fats, is suitable for people who are losing weight but still ensures the taste and nutritional value of the meal. Beauty: Since ancient times, women have known how to use rice water to wash their faces to help whiten and smooth skin. Up to now, a series of studies have proven that the ingredients in rice bran oil can clean the skin, exfoliate, reduce dark spots and freckles. Use rice bran oil to massage your face every day, then wash your face to moisturize the skin, make the skin even and smooth. In addition, using rice bran oil to incubate hair twice a week also helps smooth hair, limit dandruff and breakage. Above are the great benefits of bran oil. You can consider adding bran oil to your daily diet to get the most health benefits.