Red yeast rice is a natural product of yeast grown on white rice. Its preparations have been extensively studied and shown to improve lipid profiles and to reduce cardiovascular risks to some extent. The major active ingredient, monacolin K, is chemically identical to lovastatin. The term 'natural statin' was therefore used to describe it.
However, do you know any limitation or caution related to red yeast rice consumption? A recent study collected updated evidences regarding the use of red-yeast rice in clinical practice for reducing populations CV risk. Share your thoughts and clinical experience here!
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