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Which red yeast rice supplement is best? Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) is the name for yeast grown on white rice. Powdered yeast rice is a traditional Chinese medical remedy that’s been utilized ...

Not everyone knows that rice is a whole world that extends far beyond the white or brown on offer at your Chinese local. But there’s one particularly healthy variety that has managed to largely fly ...

Q: I read that red yeast rice is a natural substance to lower cholesterol. Is this better than taking a prescribed medication? A: In order for a prescribed medication to get FDA approval there must be ...

When it comes to keeping our cholesterol in check, many of us look for natural options that are affordable, accessible and still surprisingly effective. And one remedy that’s gaining traction is red ...

Active dose varies in red yeast rice, which has statin-like effects. Oct. 25, 2010— -- Researchers have found wide variations in the amount of active compounds known as monacolins -- related to ...

Author describes efficacy and safety information on red yeast rice in the treatment of dyslipidemia. Red yeast rice is a traditional Chinese culinary and medicinal herbal ingredient. The use of red ...

Many of my patients ask me whether they should take red yeast rice to lower their cholesterol. This week’s issue of The Medical Letter has a very handy review of red yeast rice which I summarize below ...

A regimen of supplements and lifestyle coaching is just as effective as statin medication for reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, and more effective in helping ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A regimen of supplements and lifestyle coaching is just as effective as statin medication for reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol, and ...