Red yeast rice has not yet been approved by the FDA, so it has not been fully tested yet to determine all the side effects possible. However, some side effects that have been reported are stomach discomfort, heartburn, intestinal gas, and dizziness. More serious side effects reported were liver damage, severe muscle pain and muscle damage.
Native to China, red yeast rice extract is the byproduct of Monascus purpureus Went (red yeast) fermenting on 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
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Red yeast rice.
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.
the standardized dose (600 mg) of red yeast rice extract orally, two to four times per day, may assist in a significant reduction of total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides.
research indicates red yeast rice may contain other cholesterol-reducing and be itself an agent useful in lowering cholesterol.
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.
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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