🇺🇸 FDA
GRAS · DSHEA dietary supplement · no specific health claim · qualifies for 21 CFR 101.79 "good source of protein" (≥ 10% DV) when serving size meets the threshold
Rice Protein (Brown Rice Protein Isolate)
Also known as: Brown rice protein isolate · Oryza sativa protein · Rice protein concentrate
Mechanism of action
- Plant protein with low lysine (limiting amino acid) but moderate leucine
- mTORC1 / muscle protein synthesis activation at sufficiently high doses (≥ 24-48 g)
- Hypoallergenic profile relative to dairy and soy alternatives
Molecular + tissue targets
- Skeletal muscle protein synthesis
- Plant-based dietary protein adequacy
- Common allergen avoidance
Dosage range
48 g / day post-exercise produced strength, performance and lean-body-mass gains equivalent to whey at the same dose over 8 weeks (Joy 2013 PMID 23782948 Nutrition Journal RCT in resistance-trained males); 25-30 g typical commercial serving sizes have less robust direct evidence at the single-dose level
Safety notes
Inorganic arsenic content in rice-based supplements is a watchpoint — choose products with arsenic disclosure / third-party tested batches; lysine-limiting profile is best addressed by blending with pea protein
Cross-market regulatory status
🇪🇺 EFSA
Authorized protein claims (Reg 432/2012) for muscle mass + bone maintenance available when food source provides ≥ 12% energy from protein
🇧🇷 ANVISA
RDC 243/2018 dietary supplement · IN 28/2018 Anexo V alegação funcional verbatim: "As proteínas auxiliam na formação dos músculos e ossos." (Anexo III ≥ 8,4 g/dia adultos ≥ 19 anos · Anexo VII proteína de referência AAE/g)
Authorized claims · verbatim (4)
Direct quotes from each jurisdiction's framework · never paraphrased · with framework reference and conditions of use.
🇪🇺 EFSA · 3 claims
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
Reg 432/2012
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Conditions: Reg 1924/2006 art 10(2) + Annex: claim may only be used for food which is at least a "source of protein" — ≥ 12% of energy value provided by protein
Authorized 2012
🇧🇷 ANVISA · 1 claim
IN 28/2018 Anexo V alegação funcional
As proteínas auxiliam na formação dos músculos e ossos.
Conditions: IN 28/2018 Anexo V: alegação restrita aos suplementos cuja quantidade de proteína e perfil de aminoácidos essenciais atendam os Anexos III + VII
Authorized 2018
Common use cases
- plant-based diet protein adequacy
- dairy / soy allergen avoidance
- high-dose blending with pea for complete amino acid profile
- sarcopenia prevention
Cross-reference
Health goals: athletic performance weight management
Lifestyles: plant based athletic performance
Full dossier: /ingredients/rice-protein/
Machine-readable JSON: /api/nc/rice-protein.json