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March 2015 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” This study found that rice bran supercritical CO₂ extract was classified as a non-irritant for ocular use but a moderate irritant for dermal use in rabbits and guinea pigs.
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a 16-week dermal application of rice bran extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male androgenic alopecia patients without causing adverse reactions.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oleo Science” This review discusses the use of supercritical carbon dioxide for extracting rice bran oil, noting its advantages over conventional methods for preserving nutrients and antioxidants, but provides no new experimental results.
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
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January 2014 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that rice bran oil extracted by supercritical CO2 can be considered non-genotoxic based on in vitro and in vivo test results, despite some chromosomal aberrations observed under specific conditions.