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Native to China, red yeast rice extract is the byproduct of Monascus purpureus Went (red yeast) fermenting on rice.
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What does red yeast rice extract do?
Red yeast rice appears to achieve these benefits by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver.
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.
What is red yeast rice extract used for?
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.
Can Beta Sitosterol be taken with Red Yeast Rice?
Beta Sitosterol works in synergy with red yeast 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 is the recommended dosage of red yeast rice extract?
the recommended dose for adults is 600 mg (oral dose), two to four times per day.
What is Cholestin?
A red yeast fermented with rice
What does Monascus purpureus means?
Red yeast rice.
Can you take Red Yeast Rice with Cholestoff?
yes
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.
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
