Evidence supporting the use of: Black Rice
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Black rice, also known as "forbidden rice," has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and other Asian healing systems, often prized for its supposed health benefits. In traditional contexts, black rice was sometimes consumed to "nourish the blood" and "improve vision." This belief is largely rooted in its rich color, which is associated with higher anthocyanin content—compounds thought to have health-promoting properties. However, the historical and folk use of black rice specifically for eye health is limited and not as prominent as with other ingredients like goji berries.

From a scientific perspective, black rice is rich in anthocyanins, particularly cyanidin-3-glucoside, which have documented antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are theorized to help protect eye tissues from oxidative stress, a factor implicated in conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. However, direct clinical evidence linking black rice consumption to improved eye health or prevention of eye diseases in humans is lacking. Most research is limited to animal models or in vitro studies examining the antioxidant capacity of anthocyanins in general, rather than black rice specifically. Thus, while the traditional use exists and there is some biological plausibility, robust scientific validation for black rice as a support for the eye body system is currently insufficient.

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