What is Red Yeast Rice?
Sunday October 1, 2006
Red yeast rice is a nutritional supplement that is marketed to lower cholesterol. It's a substance made by fermenting a type of red yeast called Monascus purpureus over rice.
Red yeast rice is thought to work in a similar way as the popular statin drugs, which is why it has been at the center of an ongoing debate regarding its regulation. Learn more about red yeast rice and find out the safety concerns and possible drug interactions. What is Red Yeast Rice?
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Red yeast rice is thought to work in a similar way as the popular statin drugs, which is why it has been at the center of an ongoing debate regarding its regulation. Learn more about red yeast rice and find out the safety concerns and possible drug interactions. What is Red Yeast Rice?
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In 2001, the vitamin companies lost a lawsuit (previous ruling was overturned)and they must remove the ingredient in red yeast rice that is found in Statin durgs. Only 3 companies have not yet complied. Who are these 3 companies and is there another alternative to red yeast rice?