Health professionals confirmed what our grandmothers knew all along; that oat bran is good for health as it reduces serum cholesterol. After studying oat bran, scientists turned their attention to rice bran, which is a byproduct when rice is milled. Studies had earlier established that rice bran, the outer layer accounts for 10% of rice kernel but possesses 65% of nutritive value indeed.

Rice bran was not often used in diets for some time because it goes rancid very qickly. However. new technologies allow bran to be stabilized and the oil to be removed. Through the use of rice bran and its interaction with lipoproteins, bad cholesterol can be reduced by about 7%.

Flex protex developed by Patty McPeak is one of the food supplements based on rice bran. This supplement is rich in polynutrients and does not cause any side effects. More than 120 naturally occurring antioxidants have been found in flex protex too.

Rice bran supplements such as flex protex indirectly work to limit the damages from arthritis and pain in the joints. Many types of arthritis cause severe debilitation and disability in not only older people but increasingly in younger people too. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is the most prevalent. It too causes joint pain that becomes progressively severe as the person ages.

Should you suffer from arthritis or feel pain in the joints, consult your doctor immediately. Depending on the type and severity, cures range from surgery, joint replacement, physiotherapy, prescription medication, creams and dietary supplements like flex protex. Supplements help in replenishment of fluids that surround the joints and thus improving joints and lessening the joint pain feeling.

Healthy people who are not suffering from arthritis or any other debilitation or disease can benefit from including rice bran in their food as well. Rice bran is a natural source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are essential for keeping good health. You can also start using rice bran oil for frying and roasting and occasionally even for salad dressing and barbecues.

The Americans consume too much fatty food in the form of junk food, red meat and other items that are calorie-ridden. It is time for us to change our eating habits and think of better alternatives for our diet.