The influence of black rice bran aqoueus extract on blood and spleen profiles

Abstract

Consumption of foods high in fat and sugar triggers dyslipidemia which can cause atherosclerosis and heart disease, inflammation. Dyslipidemia can be prevented by antioxidants, including those contained in pigmented rice, namely black rice, especially in bran. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of soygurt enriched with black rice bran extract on the blood and spleen profile of white rats (Rattus norvegicus). The results of the observations on the blood profile showed that the treatment of black rice bran extract showed improvement in existing blood cells compared to control and placebo treatments, as seen in the shape, size, and color of the profile. The results of the histological analysis on spleen organs showed very significant results, in treatment with black rice bran extract showed only a little damage to the spleen organ compared to other treatments. Sensory test results showed the color and flavor test of the respondent liked, while the taste showed liked very much.