UAPB researchers study rice compound's potential to slow aging

UAPB researchers study rice compound's potential to slow aging

Researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff say a compound found in rice bran may hold promise in slowing the aging process and reducing risk factors tied to chronic disease. Dr. Sankar Devarajan, a professor at UAPB, said the latest research builds on earlier international studies he conducted in India and Japan examining a blend of rice bran oil and sesame oil. Those studies found the mixture significantly lowered high blood pressu…