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What is red yeast rice extract?
Native to China, red yeast rice extract is the byproduct of Monascus purpureus Went (red yeast) fermenting on rice.
Where can one find information on 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.
What does red yeast rice extract do?
Red yeast rice appears to achieve these benefits by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Can Beta Sitosterol be taken with Red Yeast Rice?
It is generally safe to take Beta Sitosterol with Red Yeast Rice. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare provider before combining supplements to ensure there are no contraindications or interactions with any medications you may be taking.
What is Cholestin?
A red yeast fermented with rice
What does Monascus purpureus means?
Red yeast rice.
Which rice causes least cholesterol?
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.
What research has been done on red yeast rice extract?
research indicates red yeast rice may contain other cholesterol-reducing and be itself an agent useful in lowering cholesterol.
Where can one buy Red yeast rice?
Ranch Market 99 i think
Where was the first statin discovered?
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
Where are spring valley red yeast rice products manufactured?
The parent company is called US Nutrition Inc. which owns Natures Bounty and Spring Valley.
How do you make red yeast rice at home?
In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp of powdered Red Yeast over the rice, cover, and let it sit for 6 day at room temperature. At that point, the rice grains should be cultured with red yeast, and be a reddish purple color. Be cautious in eating red yeast rice, because it's been linked to kidney and muscle damage.
