An indigenous rice variety can be helpful in diabetes management. As per the latest study by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Joha rice, a native rice of the northeastern region of India is very effective in loweing blood glucose level.
Through in vitro laboratory analysis, the researchers detected two unsaturated fatty acids viz., linoleic acid (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid. These essential fatty acids (which human cannot produce) can help maintain various physiological conditions. Omega-3 fatty acid prevents several metabolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Joha has also proved to be effective in lowering blood glucose and preventing diabetes onset in diabetic rats.
