Statin Drugs Alternative - Red Yeast Rice for Lowering Cholesterol
Red yeast rice has been used medicinally in China for centuries, made from the fermentation of a red yeast over rice.
Nutrition for Optimal Wellness | Marcia J. Egles, M.D. | Statins, otherwise known as HMG co-enzyme A reductase inhibitors, are a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol. High cholesterol in the blood is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although statins are generally well tolerated, at least five per cent of millions who take them must discontinue statins because of muscle problems1. An observational study of patients intolerant to statins, who were later treated with “over-the-counter” red yeast rice dietary supplements, has shown an acceptable lowering of cholesterol as reported recently in the American Journal of Cardiology2.
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