October 13, 2009
Red Rice Yeast
There is a non-prescription way to correct mild elevation in Cholesterol…
Red Rice Yeast – an old asian herb that has positive evidence to lower cholesterol. It contains several compounds collectively known as monacolins, substances known to inhibit cholesterol synthesis.
Since it mimics a prescription statin drug called Mevacor, it is recommended that the treatment with Red rice Yeast be suggested by a medical provider after they review the entire medical history and current prescription medicine use.
A good resource to read further about evidence of this is available at this link at ayoclinic:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-yeast-rice/NS_patient-redyeast/DSECTION=evidence
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