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 ...

Natural supplements may seem benign, but as highlighted in a new case report, that's not always the case. A woman in Michigan developed sudden liver damage after taking a red yeast rice supplement, ...

Red yeast rice supplement has the potential to cause liver damage, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after a 64-year old woman developed acute liver injury after six weeks of taking the ...

Red yeast rice is made by fermenting the fungus Monascus purpureus over red rice. The substance is then used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve blood circulation and spleen function. In 1998, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cymbiotika, a leading nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, has launched Red Yeast Rice. In the United states, Red Yeast Rice ...

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 ...

Red yeast rice helps reduce cholesterol, new study finds. June 15, 2009— -- Red yeast rice-- it's been a staple of some Asian countries for more than 1,000 years. As food coloring, it gives ...

When her "bad" LDL cholesterol levels spiked, Heather Lopez, 45, feared her family's history of heart disease would finally catch up to her. But before resorting to prescription drugs such as statins ...