A novel properties of rice bran: rice bran supplement alleviates chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors in mice
Min Young Um,
Minji Kim,
Minseok Yoon
et al.
Abstract:Depression is emerging as a social and health-related issue in many countries. Rice bran supplement (RBS) possesses a variety of biological properties; however, its potential antidepressant effects have not been previously reported. This study investigated the antidepressant effects of RBS in a mouse model of chronic restraint stress (CRS)-induced depression. RBS (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg) was administered to mice subjected to CRS for 5 weeks. RBS significantly improved depressive symptoms in CRS-exposed mice,… Show more
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