Elucidation of the effects of ultra-high hydrostatic pressurizing brown rice on physiological functions in the elderly - Analysis of the effects of ultra-high hydrostatic pressurizing brown rice on human physiological functions

At 24-month after commencing intervention, the mean change in the FAB-sub item 1 scores was higher in the UBR group compared to the WR group. Furthermore CADiscore and plasma epinephrine levels increased. These results indicate that a 2-year oral consumption of UBR increases information processing speed (as a measure of cognitive function), suggesting a protective effect of UBR administration against age-related decline in brain cognition.