Natural Medicines Newsletter

Volume 3, Issue 4, 01/25/2011

Question

How effective is red yeast rice (or Xuezhikang) at decreasing cholesterol and lipid parameters?

Answer

Red yeast rice is made from fermented rice containing the mold, Monascus purpureus and is also marketed as Cholestin and Xuezhikang supplements.  It is most known for its lipid lowering properties and possibly reduced risk for cardiovascular events.  The lipid lowering effects appear to...

This newsletter also comes with a table summarizing the lipid lowering effects of red yeast rice.

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