Impact of anthocyanin-rich black rice consumption on cognitive function, inflammation and microvascular function in older adults: a crossover intervention trial

Food & Function 2026 Open access

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Authors: Chusana Mekhora, Daniel J. Lamport, J P Spencer
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo04351d
Cited by: 2
References: 80

Abstract

= 0.19), while significant reductions were observed following brown rice intake. No significant treatment effects were observed for microvascular blood flow or blood pressure. Consumption of anthocyanin-rich black rice for 8 days improved verbal memory and reduced blood IL-6 in older adults. These data suggest for the first time that cognitive benefits induced by anthocyanin-rich black rice may be mediated by anti-inflammatory mechanisms. The clinical trial registry number is NCT06583785 (https://clinicaltrials.gov).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Biofield Effects and Biophysics

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
1311–1325
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN