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Native to China, red yeast rice extract is the byproduct of Monascus purpureus Went (red yeast) fermenting on rice.
Beta Sitosterol works in synergy with red yeast rice.
Red yeast rice is what is used to give Peking duck it's red color. You can find nutritional information for red yeast rice at sites such as AltMedicine and WebMD.
Red yeast rice appears to achieve these benefits by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver.
A red yeast fermented with rice
Red yeast rice.
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No rice has cholesterol. There is an herbal suppliment called Red Yeast Rice which has shown to help lower cholesterol. This is a product of yeast ( Monascus purpureus ) grown on rice.
You are likely having an allergic reaction to either the wheat, yeast, or sulphur dioxide (found in the wine). People who experience congestion when drinking also commonly get a flushed red face and skin coloring as well, which is also a sign of an allergic reaction to something in the alcohol. Try gin or vodka to see if you get the same effect, it is likely the wheat or yeast in wine and beer causing the reaction.
research indicates red yeast rice may contain other cholesterol-reducing and be itself an agent useful in lowering cholesterol.
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Ancient Chinese used red yeast rice, still the basis for Mevastatin. Red yeast rice is now ruled illegal for sale by the FDA..... See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statin