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7 Conditions That Don’t Need Pills

In the April 2008 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, researchers explained how seven common conditions can be managed without medication. In many cases, the nonpharmacological approach can do as much or more than pills.

Arthritis: Combine weight loss with exercise, and you may have less pain and more mobility — especially if the exercise that doesn’t put any load on the joints, such as swimming, reduces pain.

Cholesterol: Adding soluble fiber to your diet can reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.

Cognitive decline: Memory training can help you stay sharp, and physical exercise can do even more.

Depression: Regular physical activity has a potent antidepressant effect.

Diabetes: Exercise makes muscle more receptive to the insulin, and eating fewer sweets and simple carbohydrates helps control blood sugar levels.

High blood pressure: Lose weight, get more exercise, and eat less sodium.

Osteoporosis: Weight-bearing exercise causes bone tissue to get stronger and denser. Extra vitamin D and calcium are key for your diet.

Source: Live Science, March 25, 2008

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What Has Been Around for 2.5 Billion Years?

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What Is Fuelling Your Body?

Chemicals in processed food? “Empty calories” from high fat, high sugar foods or fast food?

Artifical this? Artificial that? It’s scary when you read the ingredient labels on some processed foods. You would need to be a scientist to even pronounce some of the ingredient names. And “they” expect us to eat it.

IN REALITY, NATURE KNOWS BEST!

Fresh whole foods really are what we should be eating. Nature has provided all the components to make a complete nutritionally balanced diet.

What’s more, because they are not processed they are more affordable, and with minimal packaging, the impact on the environment is lessened.

So what are nature’s whole foods?

VEGETABLES

  • Asparagus
  • Avocados
  • Beets
  • Bell peppers (capsicum)
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Collard greens
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Green beans
  • Green peas
  • Kale
  • Leeks
  • Mushrooms, crimini
  • Mushrooms, shiitake
  • Mustard greens
  • Olives
  • Onions
  • Parsley
  • Potatoes
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Sea vegetables
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomatoes
  • Turnip greens
  • Yams

FISH & SEAFOOD

  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Salmon
  • Scallops
  • Shrimp
  • Tuna

FRUITS

  • Apples
  • Apricots
  • Bananas
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe (Rockmelon)
  • Cranberries
  • Figs
  • Grapefruit
  • Grapes
  • Kiwifruit
  • Lemon/Limes
  • Oranges
  • Papaya
  • Pears
  • Pineapple
  • Plums
  • Prunes
  • Raisins
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon

LOW-FAT DAIRY

  • Cheese, low-fat
  • Eggs
  • Milk, 2%, cow’s
  • Milk, goat
  • Yogurt

BEANS & LEGUMES

  • Black beans
  • Dried peas
  • Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • Kidney beans
  • Lentils
  • Lima beans
  • Miso
  • Navy beans
  • Pinto beans
  • Soybeans
  • Tempeh
  • Tofu

POULTRY & LEAN MEATS

  • Beef, lean organic
  • Calf’s liver
  • Chicken
  • Lamb
  • Turkey
  • Venison

NUTS & SEEDS

  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Flaxseeds
  • Olive oil, extra virgin
  • Peanuts
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Walnuts

GRAINS

  • Barley
  • Brown rice
  • Buckwheat
  • Corn
  • Millet
  • Oats
  • Quinoa
  • Rye
  • Spelt
  • Whole wheat

SPICES & HERBS

  • Basil
  • Black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chilli pepper, dried
  • Cilantro/Coriander seeds
  • Cinnamon, ground
  • Cloves
  • Cumin seeds
  • Dill
  • Ginger
  • Mustard seeds
  • Oregano
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Turmeric

NATURAL SWEETENERS

  • Blackstrap molasses
  • Cane juice
  • Honey
  • Maple syrup

OTHER

  • Green tea
  • Soy sauce (tamari)
  • Water

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Is It Acid or Alkaline? What are YOU eating?

Acid / Alkaline Foods List

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I Don’t Know How I Could Live Without It!

What could possibly provoke this reaction? It’s really simple. Stabilized Rice Bran. Why?

Well, today I’m at a seminar. It started early (from me at least). I’m not good at early. So what can I have for breakfast? I want something fast, simple and healthy. The answer Stabilized Rice Bran.

I just whizzed up some guava juice and rice bran - there’s my delicious healthy breakfast. I simply included my usual Certified Organic Spirulina and Chlorella to give me sustained fullness.

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Citrus & Yogurt Cake

Cake & LecithinToday I made a variation on my cake recipe. To make it real, here is a picture.

 

Using the leftover pulp from my morning juice (today’s was made from 4 oranges, 1 banana and a pear with stabilized rice bran added to make it satisfying and healthy) and inspired by a TV cooking show, which showed a citrus and yogurt cake, I added 3 desertspoons of greek style yogurt I had in the fridge, and two eggs, plus today I added a heaped desert spoonful of our lecithin, of course I used a commercial cake mix as a base, I omitted any butter or oil. I bake it in a loaf tin at a lower temp than recommended, but for a longer time.

It all came together very nicely, and tastes great. Of course it’s not a light fluffy cake, its quite dense and moist as you would imagine with all that fruit pulp.

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Couple of cups of green tea before exercise could help burn fat

Drinking a couple of cups of green tea before exercise could help burn fat, researchers at the University of Birmingham suggest.

Scientists have found that green tea can increase fat oxidation – the rate at which fat is broken down inside the body – during moderate intensity exercise. The beverage can also improve insulin sensitivity and glucose intolerance, meaning it could have the potential to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.It is believed that green tea exerts its effects on fat oxidation through the inhibition of catechol O-methyltransferase, an enzyme that degrades the hormone noradrenaline. Higher concentrations of noradrenaline could potentially result in a continuing stimulation of the mobilisation of fats from fat stores. These fats may then be transported to the muscle and used as a fuel during exercise.Experts from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences carried out the study, published in the current edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The team of researchers, led by Dr Asker Jeukendrup, carried out two studies on young healthy men, who took either Green Tea Extract (GTE) – the equivalent of 3.5 cups - or a placebo before performing in cycling trials. Scientists found that in the first group, the average fat oxidation rates were higher and that the contribution of fat oxidation to total energy expenditure was also significantly higher.

Green tea, discovered in China nearly 5,000 years ago, has long been thought to have health benefits. Dr Jeukendrup said: ” Over the last 10 years we have tried to find ways to increase fat burning during exercise. Apart from exercise training none of these ways have been very successful. EGCG, the active compound in green tea, seems to be different and caused a significant increase in fat burning. This has potentially positive effects for athletes who want to increase their fat burning capacity or obese and diabetic patients who want to burn fat and lose weight.”

In addition to effects on fat metabolism, green tea may have an effect on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity by improving glycemic control after an oral glucose load. After a meal insulin increases and this hormone makes sure that the nutrients are taken up by different tissues. In patients with type 2 diabetes tissues are insensitive to insulin. The study showed, however, that green tea extract ingestion can increase insulin sensitivity by 13 per cent and can reduce the insulin response to a glucose load of 15 per cent.

Dr Jeukendrup said: “There is indirect evidence that the capacity to burn fat is related to various health benefits. An increased ability to burn fat may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

“The best way to increase the capacity to burn fat is by regular physical activity. Nutrition supplements, sold as ‘fat burners’, are often claimed to have these effects but most of them are ineffective. Therefore the findings of this study are very exciting. The green tea extract had substantial effects on fat oxidation. We now need to study this further and find out what doses are needed and what the clinical implications are for obese and diabetic patients.”

Source: By University Of Birmingham

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Bio N-Zymes - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Bio N-Zymes™ suitable for children?
Yes. Bio N-Zymes™ is made from natural ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs. It is safe for children above 5 years old. However, you are recommended to halve the recommended dosage for children below 12.

2. Is Bio N-Zymes™ suitable for expecting and breast-feeding mothers?
Expecting and breast-feeding mothers can take Bio N-Zymes™ without any adverse effects. Please consult your physician if in any doubt.

3. Is Bio N-Zymes™ suitable for those on prescription medications?
Yes. Bio N-Zymes™ is a natural fermented fruit, vegetable and herbal drink which provides in a single dose, a chock-full of live enzymes and nutrients, including phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. in their “pre-digested” form. It’s suitable for all, including those on prescribed medications. If in doubt, please consult your physician before taking Bio N-Zymes™.

4. I understand that Bio N-Zymes™ is a vegetarian formula. How are plant-derived enzymes better than those from animal sources available on the market?
Plant-derived enzymes are active in a broad pH range of 2 to 10, and temperature ranges of 24°C to 50°C, well within the human body’s normal pH and temperature ranges. Animal enzymes remain inactive until they reach the higher pH of the small intestinal tract, so they are not very effective at aiding the digestive process in the stomach.

5. Do I still need to take an enzyme supplement if I am not suffering from symptoms of poor digestion?

Yes, especially if your diet consists mainly of cooked or processed food. When we overburden our internally generated digestive enzymes to handle the abundance of enzyme-depleted foods, we over-stress our body’s resources. Hence less energy is available for rebuilding and rejuvenating worn out and damaged cells and tissues. Enzyme supplementation takes the burden off your body and enables energy to be conserved for other more important metabolic functions, such as repair and rejuvenation processes.

6. Can those with stomach or duodenal ulcers take Bio N-Zymes™?
Those suffering from severe gastric and duodenal ulcers should take enzyme supplements on a full stomach, instead of taking it on its own. Dilute it into a glassful or half a glassful of water and drink it up immediately. If in doubt, please consult your physician before taking Bio N-Zymes™.

7. Can Bio N-Zymes™ be taken along with friendly bacteria supplements? Will enzymes “hurt” these friendly bacteria?

Bio N-Zymes™ may be taken together with friendly bacteria without affecting the potency or integrity of these friendly bacteria. In fact, probiotics actually produce natural digestive enzymes (lactase, etc.) as part of their functioning. Utilising enzymes and probiotics together will synergistically enhance and maintain gastrointestinal well-being.

8. Do enzyme supplements cause the body to stop producing its own enzymes? Will I become dependent on enzyme supplements?
No. Enzyme supplements support normal organ functions without replacing their roles or effectiveness. However, these supplemental enzymes may relieve stress, thus reducing the load of output or energy used by these organs. Supplemental enzymes do not directly control organ function or productivity. There is no known upper limit to the amount of supplemental enzymes that can be consumed. The reason for this is that the body has 1-100 trillion cells. Any one of those cells could be using thousands of different enzymes every second. This allows huge quantities to be used by the body without risk of dependency or overdosing.

9. I heard that enzymes need to be enteric-coated as they can be destroyed by stomach acids or the body’s own enzymes. Why isn’t Bio N-Zymes™ enteric-coated?
While it’s true that some enzymes (including those derived from animal pancreas extracts) become inactive because of the low pH nature of stomach acids, this does not apply to the enzymes found naturally in Bio N-Zymes™. The enzymes in Bio N-Zymes™ are obtained naturally from a blend of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs, fermented by healthful microbes. These enzymes are more acid-resistant so there is no need for enteric coating. This allows Bio N-Zymes™ to be available in liquid form for quicker and optimised absorption.

10. Will enzymes “digest” my mouth, stomach, or intestines?
No! If enzymes could “digest” your mouth, stomach or intestines, the enzymes produced by your own body would have already “digested” you away. These enzymes act solely on the denatured (cooked or damaged) proteins found in foods, or inflamed joints, or debris in your body. Most proteins in their healthy state, are coiled and globular in structure, and this prevents enzymes from acting on them.

11. I am suffering from diabetes. Is Bio N-Zymes™ suitable for me? It tasted a little sweet.
Yes, Bio N-Zymes™ is suitable for all, including those with diabetes. There is 1.95g of natural sugar (from fruits, vegetables, etc.) in every 30ml serving – that’s less than half a teaspoon of granulated sugar.

12. I’ve noticed that some enzyme formulas in the market are in tablet or powder form. How do these fare against liquid form?
It is a known fact that the liquid form provides superior absorption and assimilation rates over the tablet form. This translates to higher efficiency. It is of the utmost importance for those with a poor digestive system, especially the elderly and those suffering from health ailments, to choose a liquid form to ensure they are truly reaping the maximum benefits of the product. Tablets are held together by binders and fillers. In most instances, it may take up to 30 – 45 minutes to breakdown a tablet. Hence, absorption will be delayed.

13. I’ve noticed the enzymes in Bio N-Zymes™ are not listed as amylase, protease, lipase, etc., unlike other digestive enzyme supplements in the market. Why is it so? What type of enzymes does Bio N-Zymes™ contain?
There are several enzyme supplements on the market. However, many of them are digestive enzymes, which contain only several types of enzymes with specific activity – namely amylase to breakdown carbohydrates, protease to breakdown protein, lipase to breakdown fat, etc. These functions are more specific on improving the digestion. Other formulas may contain bromelain or papain, the enzymes from pineapple and papaya respectively, with proteolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Most of these enzyme formulas have limited enzyme types (check their labels).

Bio N-Zymes™ is unique as it is a fermented blend of over 85 fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs, carefully chosen to compliment each other. It provides the numerous health-enhancing enzymes existing naturally in these natural sources, along with the enzymes produced by the healthful microbes during the fermentation process. In fact, it is a cocktail of enzymes with a wide range of functions – not limited to improving digestion or with anti-inflammatory properties. It contains other enzymes with antioxidant properties such as SOD-like enzymes, or metabolic enzymes. Apart from that, Bio N-Zymes™ is bursting with naturally occurring nutrients from various plant sources. It’s truly a health-promoting cocktail of natural goodness.

14. Why are there so many types of fruits, vegetables and herbs used in the preparation of Bio N-Zymes™?
Each fruit or vegetable has a specific group of enzymes, which is typical to it. For example, bromelain is unique to pineapple, as papain is to papaya. Hence, a cocktail of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs provide numerous types of enzymes, with numerous functions - all working synergistically to promote health and well-being. This complex formula of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and herbs also provides an array of powerful nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, etc. to offer better protection against health ailments and illnesses. On top of that, these are in “pre-digested” forms (due to the fermentation process) and more bio-available to the body.

15. I started taking Bio N-Zymes™ for a health complaint. However, after taking it for a few months, my problem is gone. Should I stop taking Bio N-Zymes™?
Good for you! You are one of the many who have benefited from taking Bio N-Zymes™. We strongly encourage you to continue taking it as long as your diet predominantly consists of enzyme-deficient cooked and processed foods, it could help to prevent the recurrence of the health ailment.

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Stabilized Rice Bran FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. As brown rice contains some part of the bran, do I still need to take Nn Stabilized Rice Bran if my diet consists of significant amount of brown rice?
Yes, brown rice does contain some part of the bran however, untreated whole brown rice turns rancid very rapidly as the oil content is very high. Therefore, most of the brown rice available in the market is chemically treated for extended shelf life. Moreover, intact uncooked brown rice contains only 10-12% of the bran, therefore, in order to enjoy the same benefits provided by 12g x 2 servings per day of Nn Stabilized Rice bran, you’d need to consume 200g of uncooked brown rice or 4 bowls of cooked brown rice. Surely you can’t eat raw brown rice, even if you can eat up to 4 bowls of cooked brown rice, heat destroys nutrients. In other words, it’s impossible to enjoy the same benefits as taking Stabilized Rice Bran.

2. I’ve seen some rice bran products in the market and the price is leaning towards the lower side. How is Nn Stabilized Rice Bran different from those in the market?
The key word is STABILIZED. Rice Bran has always been a storehouse of health-enhancing nutrients and antioxidants, but until recently its nutritional power could not be tapped because it was easily oxidised (making it unfit for human consumption) or it was treated with high heat or chemicals (stripping its nutrient value). So far, not many companies are able to produce stabilized rice bran, therefore most rice bran products in the market are just normal rice bran, they are not stabilized without high heat or chemicals. As rice bran turns rancid/oxidised very quickly, taking rice bran that is not stabilized may introduce toxins into the body, including cancer-causing substances. Rice bran that has been oxidised is lower in nutritional value too.

Now, with NutraCea®’s patented, proprietary technology that stabilizes rice bran without adding chemicals & heat treatment or degrading its nutritional profile, we can finally harness the full goodness of rice bran.

3. Since rice bran is all about antioxidants and fibre, if I am currently on antioxidant and fibre supplements, do I still need to consume Nn Stabilized Rice Bran?
Good for you! Antioxidants are essential for many bodily functions and they help defend your body against the free radical attacks that are responsible for premature ageing & degenerative diseases.

You should still take Nn Stabilized Rice Bran along with your antioxidant formula, simply because Nn Stabilized Rice Bran will make your antioxidant formula even more potent and effective. The human body is a complex system and therefore an orchestra of antioxidant team members are needed to support one another perform. In a typical “battle” against free radicals, antioxidant gets wiped out - destroyed. However, some antioxidants can resuscitate other antioxidants making these antioxidants more available for the body, and to be used over and over again - for many more times before they get wiped out by the free radicals. Nn Stabilized Rice Bran provides you more than 110 antioxidants & cofactors for this function. It is a good antioxidant formula on its own, and when taken with your existing antioxidant formulas, it makes them even more powerful.
Moreover, some studies show that while some antioxidant is good for you, the presence of some heavy metals in the body can cause them to turn into a pro-oxidant. For example, taking huge amount of Vitamin C in the presence of free Iron may have the opposite effect - the Vitamin C may turn into pro-oxidant rather than function as an anti-oxidant. For these reasons, Nn Stabilized Rice Bran comes to the rescue again. It is rich in fibre to bind away heavy metals that may potentially cause some antioxidants to turn pro-oxidant. Also, it contains other antioxidant cofactors to support the complex antioxidant system in the body to prevent any undesirable effects. It is after all, a natural antioxidant formula…. And nature knows best!

4. This product tastes sweet and I am a diabetic patient, can I take this product?
Certainly. This product is naturally sweetened with maple that offers benefits to your health too. Maple is an excellent source of zinc and manganese (an essential trace mineral required by the body), both components of SOD (Superoxide dismutase) – a powerful antioxidant enzyme that disarms free radicals to prevent ageing. Maple used is 100% natural and the amount added per serving is very insignificant. However, all diabetic patients should keep their blood sugar levels in check.

5. Can Nn Stabilized Rice Bran be added to hot water? What about adding it while cooking?
Nn Stabilized Rice Bran contains heat-sensitive nutrients so it is not advisable to mix it with hot water or add it to cooking or baking. For maximum benefits, we suggest that you mix it with lukewarm water, sprinkle it on cereal, toast, etc. or just eat it by itself.

6. Can I take more than 12g twice daily?
It is 100% natural & safe, no chemical additives and whatsoever. You may take more than the recommended amount as desired or required.

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U.S. Patents For Stabilized Rice Bran

NutraCea’s special stabilizing process and other innovations are unleashing scores of new healthful applications for stabilized rice bran and its derivative products. Seven U.S. patents protect the company’s unique processing and nutritional discoveries.

  1. US Patent #5,985,344 - November 16, 1999
    “Process for Obtaining Micronutrient Enriched Rice Bran Oil”
    32 Claims: A simple and effective method for obtaining enriched micronutrients from rice bran oil.
  2. US Patent #6,126,943 - October 3, 2000
    “Method for Treating Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Atherosclerosis”
    25 Claims: Stabilized rice bran derivatives effectively reduce serum lipids and cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
  3. US Patent #6,303,586 B1 - October 16, 2001
    “Supportive Therapy for Diabetes, Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia”
    11 Claims: Stabilized rice bran derivatives normalise glucose levels in hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic subjects.
  4. US Patent #6,350,473 B1 - February 26, 2002
    “Method for Controlling Serum Glucose”
    22 Claims: Stabilized rice bran derivatives effectively reduce serum glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic subjects.
  5. US Patent #6,558,714 B2 - May 6,2003
    “Method for Treating Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Atherosclerosis”
    13 Claims: A process of enzymatic treatment of Stabilized rice bran to obtain RiSolubles and RiceMucil.
  6. US Patent #6,733,799 B2 - May 11, 2004
    “Method for Treating Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Atherosclerosis”
    20 Claims: A method for inhibiting platelet aggregation, inhibiting HMG CoA reductase and reducing the cardiovascular disease risks in a mammal.
  7. US Patent #6,902,739 B2 - June 7, 2005
    “Method for Treating Joint Inflammation, Pain, and Loss of Mobility”
    11 Claims: Methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing inflammatory reaction in all mammals, inhibiting prostaglandin synthetase activity and a method for treating pain, lameness or loss of mobility in a mammal.

Latest research has shown that Coumaric Acid stops fat cells formation!! And Coumaric Acid is found in Stabilized Rice Bran

“Coumaric Acid may play a role in the control of adipogenesis and they might have further implication in in vivo anti-obesity effects,”

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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Stabilized Rice Bran ORAC score

Nn Stabilized Rice Bran & ORAC

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures the antioxidant levels of a substance. A high ORAC score means the substance is high in antioxidants.

Nn Stabilized Rice Bran’s ORAC value surpasses that of other antioxidant-rich fruits, including blueberries and pomegranates.

Nn Stabilized Rice Bran has the highest ORAC score when compared to 28 types of other well known antioxidant-rich food. Each 12g serving is equivalent to 2,447 ORAC score!

Beyond ORAC, Stabilized Rice Bran provides higher lipophilic (fat soluble) antioxidants when compared to 28 types of other foods.

A good antioxidant formula should provide both lipophilic (fat soluble) and hydrophilic (water soluble) antioxidants, along with other antioxidant cofactors, because the human body is a complex system that requires more than one type of antioxidant. An orchestra of antioxidant team members is needed to help one another perform (it’s all about teamwork!)

Antioxidant products - both lipophilic such as Vitamin A, E etc and hydrophilic such as Vitamin C, B etc are available in the market but it is very rare that a single product comes with a combination of both lipophilic and hydrophilic PLUS all other vital nutrients. Lipophilic antioxidants penetrate the cell membrane and protect the inside whereas hydrophilic antioxidants protect the outer cell membrane.

Stabilized Rice Bran helps protect cells from the inside out for better protection against disease-causing free radicals.

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What Makes Our Rice Bran Different?

Rice bran contains a lipase enzyme that causes rancidity within hours after harvesting so traditionally it has been removed and discarded or used as animal feed.

Rice Bran is an amazing storehouse of health-enhancing nutrients and antioxidants, but until recently its nutritional power was not fully available because it became oxidised right after milling (making it rancid and unfit for human consumption) or it was treated with high heat or chemicals (which kills the nutrients). Now, with NutraCea®’s patented, proprietary technology, rice bran can be stabilized without high heat or chemicals, and we can finally enjoy the true power of rice bran.


NutraCea®
from USA Arizona-based is the only manufacturer in the world that has successfully

  • Stabilized rice bran by inactivating the lipase enzymes within seconds after harvesting
  • Performed the whole stabilisation process without using chemicals or high heat treatments that degrade the nutritional profile.

What is in Stabilized Rice Bran?

If it is stabilized WITHOUT high heat or chemicals, rice bran contains:

Protein — stabilized rice bran contains easily digested, hypoallergenic essential amino acids that are necessary for building human protein. These include Tryptophan, Histidine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Valine, and Leucine.

Complex Carbohydrates — unlike simple carbohydrates which can add to blood sugar and fat storage problems, healthy complex carbohydrates like those found in stabilized rice bran have a “low glycemic index” which means that they don’t cause spikes in your blood sugar. In fact, stabilized rice bran has been found to help normalise blood sugar.

Fibre — stabilized rice bran contains soluble and insoluble fibres necessary for optimum digestive health, blood sugar regulation, lowered cholesterol, and the prevention of diabetes and heart disease.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) — Omegas 3, 6 & 9 help to strengthen cellular membranes (so the bad stays out and the good stays inside cells). They also help with energy production (eliminating fatigue); transporting oxygen to the cells; removing waste from the cells; regulating hormones; reducing inflammation, pain and stiffness; reducing LDL “bad” cholesterol & increasing HDL “good” cholesterol, on top of improving your complexion, mood, memory & concentration!

Enzymes — including Glutathione Peroxidase, Methionine Reductase, Polyphenol Oxidase, energy enhancing, immune boosting CoQ10, Aspartate Amino Transferase Isozyme AAT-1 & AAT-2, Catalase, and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), which is an exceptionally powerful antioxidant.

Tocotrienols & Tocopherols (Complete Vitamin E family) — Tocols as a complete group are much more powerful than regular vitamin E. They are great for your cardiovascular system, your immune system, and your complexion! Stablized rice bran contains a-Tocopherol, b-Tocopherol, g-Tocopherol, d-Tocopherol, a-Tocotrienol, ß-Tocotrienol, g-Tocotrienol, d-Tocotrienol, Desmethyl-tocotrienol, and Didesmethyl tocotrienol.

Phytosterols and Sterolins (phytosterols glucosides) — these are natural phytonutrients with healthful properties that range from helping to fight free radicals, prevent cancer, reduce blood sugar and blood lipid levels, lower cholesterol and ease menopausal symptoms. Stabilized rice bran contains ß-Sitosterol, Campesterol, Stigmasterol,?5-Avinasterol, ?7-Stigmastenol, Sterol glucoside, Acylsterol glucoside, Oligoglycosylsterol, Gramisterol,Monoglycosylsterol, Dimethylsterol, Cellotetraosylsitosterol, Branosterol, Isofucosterol, Obtusifoliol, Sitostenol,Methylsterol, 28-Homosteasteronicacids, ß-Amyrin, 28-Homotyphasterol, Citrostadienol, and 6-Deoxycastasterone,

Calcium — which helps build strong bones, teeth and muscles; promotes healthy nervous system; has a calming effect on the nervous system; helps with proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system; and plays a role in maintaining normal blood pressure, regulating blood clotting, preventing cancers of the digestive tract and decreasing mood swings, food cravings, and the pain, tenderness and bloating associated with premenstrual syndrome.

Magnesium — which is an essential element for proper functioning of the nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems. It also helps with nerve and muscle functioning, helps relieve cramps and PMS, aids in bone formation, regulates heartbeat and helps to normalise blood pressure.

Potassium — which helps to regulate fluid balance, heart rhythms and blood pressure and helps with mental function by sending oxygen to the brain. It is required for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system.

Gamma Oryzanol Complex — this amazing anti-mutagenic group includes Campesterol Trans-ferulate, Cycloartenol Trans-ferulate, Cycloartenol Cis-ferulate, Cycloeucalenol Trans-ferulate, Cycloeucalenol Cis-ferulate, Stigmasterol Trans-ferulate, 24-Methylenecycloartanol Trans-ferulate, 24-Methylenecycloartanol Cis-ferulate, ß-Sitosterol Trans-ferulate, ß-Sitosterol Cis-ferulate, ß-Sitostenol Trans-ferulate,21 ß-Sitostenol Cis-ferulate, Stigmasterol Cis-ferulate, Stigmastenol Cis-ferulate, Campesterol Cis-ferulate, Cycloartanol Trans-ferulate, Cycloartanol Cis-ferulate, Stigmastenol Trans-ferulate, 24-Methylcholesterol Trans-ferulate, and 24-Methylcholesterol Cis-ferulate. These help boost immune response, reduce inflammation, increase energy, metabolise glucose, regulate blood sugar, and more!

Polyphenols — including Ferulic acid, a-Lipoic acid, Methyl ferulate, ?-Coumaric acid, ?-Sinapic acid, Isovitexin, Proanthocyanidins. These have been shown to assist the immune system and to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Metal Chelators — including Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium and Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6). Getting heavy metals helps to ensure that antioxidants don’t “turn to the dark side” and become pro-oxidised free radicals.

Carotenoids — very effective free radical scavengers including Lutein, a-Carotene, ß-Carotene, Lycopene, Zeaxanthine, and Crytocyanthine.

B-Vitamins & Vitamin-like substances — including Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Betaine, Dimethyl glycine, Inositol, Biotin, Choline, Folic acid, and Phytates. These can help prevent cancer and prohibit cholesterol buildup, support adrenal function, calm and maintain the nervous system, and assist in key metabolic processes.

Polysaccharides — including Cycloartenol-ferulic acid glycoside, Diferulic acid complex, Diferulic acid-calcium complex, Hemicelluloses, Arabinogalactan, Arabinoxylan, Xyloglucan, Proteoglycan, Glycoprotein, Arabinofuranoside. These are known to help immune function lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and increase coronary artery capacity.

Phospholipids — including Phosphatidylserine, PhosphatidylCholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Lysophophatidylcholine, Lysophosphatidylethanolamine. Phospholipids help support the growth and renewal of cellular membranes, forming an important barrier to filter toxins out. They also act as cellular antioxidants when free radical “bullets” try to penetrate the cell. Phospholipids are also thought to prevent depletion of the neurotransmitter choline, improving mental focus, brain function, and both mental and physical stamina.

 

Nn Stabilized Rice Bran & ORAC

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures the antioxidant levels of a substance. A high ORAC score means the substance is high in antioxidants.

Nn Stabilized Rice Bran’s ORAC value surpasses that of other antioxidant-rich fruits, including blueberries and pomegranates.
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