Rice inhibits intestinal secretions.
Rice-based oral rehydration solutions have been found to be effective in decreasing stool output and improving intestinal absorption in acute infectious diarrhea. Recent tests of the ability of a rice extract to inhibit intestinal secretions were undertaken, and it was shown that an isolated fraction of rice extract decreased intestinal losses by actively inhibiting the chloride channel.
Goldberg
E D
ED
Division of Digestive Disease and Nutrition, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655, USA.
Saltzman
J R
JR
D002712:Chlorides / Q000502:physiology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000502:physiology; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D012275:Oryza / Q000592:standards*
D002712:Chlorides