How Do You Use Red Yeast Rice To Lower Cholesterol?
Red yeast rice is a dietary supplement produced from a type of yeast that grows on rice. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) gives red yeast rice an “A” grade for treating high cholesterol, meaning that there is strong scientific evidence to support the notion that it can lower cholesterol. Red yeast rice contains monacolins, which are thought to play a role in its cholesterol-lowering abilities. Red yeast rice is widely available as a nutritional supplement and is also an ingredient in several prescription cholesterol medications. Talk to your doctor first if you plan to take an over-the-counter nutritional supplement containing red yeast rice. The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements, so some products may not live up to their claims or may interact with other medications you are taking. Do not take red yeast rice supplements if you are under the age of 18. Use of red yeast rice has only been extensively studied in adults over the age of 18, according to the NIH. In addition,
