The Claim
In male patients with coronary artery disease, replacing refined rice with whole grain and legume powder for 16 weeks increases lipid-corrected serum concentrations of α-carotene, retinol, and α-tocopherol by 11% to 40%, indicating enhanced antioxidant status and improved nutrient absorption or reduced oxidative depletion.
What the research says
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In men with coronary artery disease, replacing refined rice with whole grain and legume powder for 16 weeks raises blood levels of α-carotene, retinol, and α-tocopherol by 11% to 40%, reflecting higher antioxidant levels and better nutrient retention or less oxidative loss.
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In male patients with coronary artery disease, replacing refined rice with whole grain and legume powder for 16 weeks increases lipid-corrected serum concentrations of α-carotene, retinol, and α-tocopherol by 11% to 40%, indicating enhanced antioxidant status and improved nutrient absorption or reduced oxidative depletion.
When refined rice is replaced with whole grain and legume powder, digestion slows down, causing less sugar to enter the blood after meals. This reduces the amount of insulin the body needs to produce, which improves how well cells respond to insulin. Better insulin response lowers the production of harmful free radicals and reduces damage to fats in the blood. With less fat damage, antioxidant vitamins like alpha-carotene, retinol, and alpha-tocopherol are not used up as quickly, so their levels in the blood rise.
What the research says
1 studyIn men with heart disease, swapping white rice for a powder made of whole grains and beans for four months raised levels of important antioxidant vitamins in their blood, which helps protect their cells from damage.
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