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Black rice is a type of rice (Oryza sativa L) native to East Asia. It contains high amounts of certain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which make it black.

There are over 200 different varieties of black rice. They've been consumed throughout East Asia for thousands of years. The high levels of antioxidants in black rice might help reduce swelling.

People use black rice for aging, hay fever, heart disease, obesity, physical performance in older adults, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse black rice with rice bran, rice protein, brown rice, or red yeast rice. These are not the same.


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