Joha Rice for Diabetes Control
Joha rice for diabetes control and lower blood pressure is claimed of people in the north east state but no scientific evidence. In this post, we will discuss regarding this topic briefly.
Joha rice is cultivated in the North Eastern region of India. It is effective for diabetes management. Traditionally claims are that the consumers of Joha rice have low incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases but it needed scientific proof. It
- Lower blood glucose
- Preventing diabetes
Scientific Proof of Joha Rice For Diabetes Control
The scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology explored the nutraceutical properties of aromatic Joha rice. Rajlakshmi Devi along with Paramita Choudhury in their research on nutraceutical properties of aromatic Joha rice. They have detected two unsaturated fatty acids
- Linoleic acid ( omega 6 )
- Linolenic acid ( omega 3 )
- Antioxidants
- Flavonoids
- Phenolics
Omega 3 fatty acid prevents several metabolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The researchers found that Joha rice has more balanced ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 in comparison between widely consumed non-scented variety of rice.
Joha rice Bebefits: For Diet Management
- The ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 essential fatty acids by human being for maintaining the proper diet is around one. The Joha rice is being used to make rice ban oil that is effective in diabetes management
Omega 6 / Omega 3 = 1 for proper diet
- These are essential fatty acids that can help maintain physiological conditions.
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