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Benefits of Red Riceby Norma Chew, Demand Media

OverviewRed rice, also called Chinese red yeast rice, is derived from yeast (Monascuu purpureus) grown

on rice. ccording to Medline!lus, monacolins in red yeast rice wor" to inhibit cholesterolformation. Monacolin # is a powerful component that inhibits $M%&Co reductase, a group of

prescription drugs used to lower cholesterol. Monocolin # is also called 'ovastatin. Red rise

may benefit people with high cholesterol, coronary artery disease or diabetes. a"e herbalremedies under the advice and supervision of a professional health care provider.

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+n 2673, human studies reported red rice8s effect on lowering the blood levels of total cholesterol.

he active ingredient in red rice is monacolin #. +t is similar to lovastatin in the prescription drugcholesterol&lowering drug, Mevacor. ccording to 9Medtv, the :nited tates ood and Drug

dministration has ruled that because lovastatin is a prescription drug, any red yeast rice

supplement with a significant dosage of lovastatin is an unapproved drug and not a dietarysupplement. Don8t ta"e red rice if you have liver disease, are pregnant, or are younger than 2;.

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