Abstract
Rice bran oil (RBO) is obtained from bran, a by-product of the rice bran milling process. Scientific interest in RBO oil is recent compared to major edible vegetable oils. It presents several phytochemical compounds with beneficial therapeutic effects, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic. γ-Oryzanol is a potent antioxidant component present only in rice bran oil. In recent years, research has focused on the development of new pharmaceutical dosage forms, cosmetic formulations, or food products containing biological compounds obtained from rice bran oil to improve the treatment of diseases and human health. In this scenario, this chapter covers relevant aspects of RBO, including source and composition, beneficial effects on treating several diseases, and applications in the development of pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations.
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