Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple. Hence, it is essential to consume low glycemic index (GI) food. Here, we review the potential of low GI and high resistant starch (RS) of rice to mitigate diabetes risk. Progress has been mad...

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Autores principales: Tiozon, Rhowell Jr, Lenaerts, Bert, Kor, Sakshi, Demont, Matty, Fernie, Alisdair, Sreenivasulu, Nese
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Elsevier 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169846
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author Tiozon, Rhowell Jr
Lenaerts, Bert
Kor, Sakshi
Demont, Matty
Fernie, Alisdair
Sreenivasulu, Nese
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Lenaerts, Bert
Sreenivasulu, Nese
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description The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple. Hence, it is essential to consume low glycemic index (GI) food. Here, we review the potential of low GI and high resistant starch (RS) of rice to mitigate diabetes risk. Progress has been made in lowering the GI of rice without compromising yield and grain quality through marker-assisted breeding techniques. To enhance RS content, mutation breeding and genome editing were used. Deployment of these new varieties in global food systems remains critical through policy initiatives such as ‘Seeds without Borders’ and the widespread deregulation of genome editing plants that can expedite the wider adoption of low-GI and high-RS rice.
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spelling CGSpace1698462025-12-08T10:11:39Z Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia Tiozon, Rhowell Jr Lenaerts, Bert Kor, Sakshi Demont, Matty Fernie, Alisdair Sreenivasulu, Nese glycaemia rice diabetes nutrition dietary assessment diet chronic diseases human health plant breeding marker-assisted selection genome editing food systems The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple. Hence, it is essential to consume low glycemic index (GI) food. Here, we review the potential of low GI and high resistant starch (RS) of rice to mitigate diabetes risk. Progress has been made in lowering the GI of rice without compromising yield and grain quality through marker-assisted breeding techniques. To enhance RS content, mutation breeding and genome editing were used. Deployment of these new varieties in global food systems remains critical through policy initiatives such as ‘Seeds without Borders’ and the widespread deregulation of genome editing plants that can expedite the wider adoption of low-GI and high-RS rice. 2025-06 2025-01-24T14:43:19Z 2025-01-24T14:43:19Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169846 en Limited Access Elsevier Tiozon, Rhowell N., Bert Lenaerts, Sakshi Kor, Matty Demont, Alisdair R. Fernie, and Nese Sreenivasulu (2025). Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia. Trends in Plant Science 30, no. 6; p. 603-614.
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rice
diabetes
nutrition
dietary assessment
diet
chronic diseases
human health
plant breeding
marker-assisted selection
genome editing
food systems
Tiozon, Rhowell Jr
Lenaerts, Bert
Kor, Sakshi
Demont, Matty
Fernie, Alisdair
Sreenivasulu, Nese
Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title_full Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title_fullStr Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title_full_unstemmed Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title_short Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
title_sort low glycemic index rice a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in asia
topic glycaemia
rice
diabetes
nutrition
dietary assessment
diet
chronic diseases
human health
plant breeding
marker-assisted selection
genome editing
food systems
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