Joha rice is an aromatic rice cultivated in the Northeastern region of India.
- According to a recent research by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), the rice is effective in lowering the blood glucose and preventing diabetes onset and hence is an effective nutraceutical of choice in diabetes management.
- Joha is a short-grain winter paddy known for its significant aroma and noteworthy taste.
- The traditional claims are that the consumers of Joha rice have low incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, but these needed scientific validation.
- Researchers two unsaturated fatty acids viz., linoleic acid (omega-6) and linolenic (omega-3) acid were found in Joha rice.
- These essential fatty acids (which human cannot produce) can help maintain various physiological conditions.
- Omega-3 fatty acid prevents several metabolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
- Joha has also proved to be effective in lowering the blood glucose and preventing diabetes onset in diabetic rats.
- Besides, Joha rice is also rich in several antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolics.
