"Red Yeast Rice Complex" contains ingredients to help your body lower cholesterol naturally, the main ingredient being Red Yeast Rice. Read the study below from UCLA School of Medicine on Red Yeast Rice lowering cholesterol!
(Ingredients in 2 capsules)
Red Yeast Rice 1200 mg,
Suggested use 2 Capsules Daily. 150 Capsules per bottle
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If you've been waiting for solid scientific evidence before trying Red Yeast Rice Extract to lower your cholesterol, there's been a rigorous trial from the UCLA School of Medicine. The UCLA study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999 and confirmed that a supplement known as Red Yeast Rice Extract reduces cholesterol levels by an average of 40 points in 12 weeks when combined with a low-fat diet. That's about the same result you'd expect from a low dose of the popular cholesterol drug, Mevacor.
Red Yeast Rice Extract contains a number of cholesterol-lowering compounds known as statins, among them lovastatin, the same active ingredient that's in Mevacor. Other red yeast compounds are similar to those in other cholesterol medications, such as Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Zocor (simvastatin).
For people with high cholesterol (240 mg/dl or above), the choice among conventional physicians is usually to prescribe one of the statin drugs. "It's particularly important to talk to your doctor about drugs if you have very high cholesterol or heart disease," advises Michael Cirigliano, M.D., associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Not only do these drugs quickly and effectively lower cholesterol levels, but studies show that they directly lead to a reduced risk of heart attack. They also tend to be safe, although there is a slight risk of serious side effects, such as liver problems or severe muscle aches.
For those with borderline cholesterol (200 to 239 mg/dl), the decision is trickier. A five-year study showed that statin drugs cut the risk of heart disease in this group, too. But some experts believe that natural supplements may offer similar benefits, with fewer adverse effects. However, long-term studies are lacking. Several trials in China have shown that red yeast products have no toxic effects, and in the UCLA study, the liver tests of people taking the supplement remained normal. A five-year study of the safety of red yeast extract is underway.
Cost may be a deciding factor as well. A month's supply of lovastatin runs about $100, compared with $17.99 for Red Yeast Extract.
More Information on Red Yeast Rice.
As a substance, red yeast rice extract has a number of heart-healthy benefits: It seems to help reduce total cholesterol levels, lower levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, increase levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, and lower levels of unhealthy fats called triglycerides. It appears to accomplish this by restricting the liver's production of cholesterol. The compound responsible for this effect
mevinolin
is chemically identical to the cholesterol-lowering compound lovastatin. Unsaturated fatty acids in red yeast rice extract are also believed to be beneficial, possibly by lowering triglycerides.
By lowering cholesterol concentrations, red yeast rice extract may help to prevent heart disease and some of its complications. Individuals with moderately elevated cholesterol levels (200 to 239 mg/dL) may benefit from a dietary supplement such as red yeast rice extract. However, those with very high cholesterol levels (240 mg/dL or above) are at considerable risk for heart disease and should stick to prescription drugs with a proven ability to rapidly and effectively reduce cholesterol levels.
The best way to achieve and maintain a healthy cholesterol level is to take heart-healthy substances such as red yeast rice extract as part of an overall regimen that includes exercise and a low-fat diet that is high in soluble fiber. Most studies of the extract that showed a substantial cholesterol-lowering effect (reduction of 25 to 40 points) included such lifestyle measures.
If you choose to incorporate red yeast rice into your cholesterol-lowering program, it is very important to remember that you are taking a substance that acts identically in the body to the prescription statin drugs. This means that red yeast rice can cause the same side effects (mild gastrointestinal upset and possible changes in liver enzymes, or a muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis). Research studies have shown red yeast rice to be remarkably safe, but of course, you should not use it if you are also taking a prescription statin.
General Interaction ********* There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with red yeast rice. However, there are interactions associated with lovastatin. Prescription statin drugs such as lovastatin can reduce levels of coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant produced by the heart and other tissues to protect cells from damage. Some experts recommend supplementing a regimen of red yeast extract (or other statin drugs) with this nutrient.
Don't mix red yeast rice extract with other statin-type cholesterol-lowering medications, or you may risk consuming excessive amounts of particular ingredients. However, red yeast rice can be safely combined with niacin supplements for additional cholesterol-lowering effects.
Cautions Consult your doctor before taking red yeast rice or any other cholesterol-lowering dietary supplement. This is particularly important if you have high cholesterol or heart disease.
Take red yeast rice extract with food to reduce the risk of digestive upset.
Side effects with red yeast rice extract have been reported but tend to be mild and resolve quickly once you stop taking it. These include headache, dizziness, heartburn, gas, and digestive tract discomfort. Stop taking red yeast rice extract and consult a doctor promptly if you experience any side effects that seem more severe or persistent than these.
Keep in mind that, in theory, the statins in red yeast rice extract pose the risk of rare but serious reactions, including skeletal muscle damage, liver damage, and kidney toxicity. Approximately 1% to 2% of people taking the drug lovastatin have such reactions. Symptoms may include unexplained weakness, muscle pains and tenderness, and other flu-like symptoms. It's still unclear whether these types of reactions occur with people taking standardized red yeast rice extract, however. In a recent, 12-week clinical trial, for example, liver and kidney function in the participants remained normal.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Red Yeast Rice Extract - 150 Vegetarian Capsules
Quantity:
150 Vegetarian Capsules
Description:
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) has been used for centuries in the Chinese diet as a staple food and for its health benefits.* 21st Century’s Red Yeast Rice Extract has been quality tested to assure maximum benefit.
Instructions:
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken. Store at room temperature.
Warning:
Do not take if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Consult your medical practitioner before using this product. This product is for adult use only.
For Your Health:
Unconditionally guaranteed for purity, freshness and label potency. No Sugar, Salt, Preservatives or Artificial Flavors.
Directions:
Take up to two (2) vegetarian capsules daily with any meal, or as directed by a health care provider. Not to exceed 4 capsules in a 24 hour period.
To avoid possible complications due to the statin content in red yeast rice extract, don't take this supplement if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have liver disease, a serious infection, or a transplanted organ. Also avoid it if you have recently had major surgery.
Don't take red yeast rice extract if you are younger than age 20.
Avoid drinking more than two alcoholic drinks a day or large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking red yeast rice extract.
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