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"Omega-3 fatty acids, isoflavones, and plant sterols in red yeast rice are likely also responsible for its beneficial effects on lipids. In one of the early studies on red yeast rice (using 2.4 g/d Cholestin), after 8 weeks cholesterol levels were lowered in men and women by 17 percent, LDL by 22 percent, and triglycerides by 12 percent, with HDL values unchanged.339 However, there is significant variability in quality and potency of commercial red yeast rice products." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "In addition, the lovastatin content in dietary supplements of red yeast rice was lowered due to challenges by the FDA and others. Due to legal issues, Cholestin is no longer available. There are, however, other effective red yeast rice products. Red Yeast Rice 2.4 g per day Additional Botanical Therapies. A vast range of herbs have been used for decades, or even centuries, to treat heart and vascular system conditions." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "The main active ingredient in red yeast rice is mona-colin K (lovastatin),338 which inhibits the enzyme that initiates the synthesis of cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids, isoflavones, and plant sterols in red yeast rice are likely also responsible for its beneficial effects on lipids. In one of the early studies on red yeast rice (using 2.4 g/d Cholestin), after 8 weeks cholesterol levels were lowered in men and women by 17 percent, LDL by 22 percent, and triglycerides by 12 percent, with HDL values unchanged." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "There are, however, other effective red yeast rice products. Red Yeast Rice 2.4 g per day Additional Botanical Therapies. A vast range of herbs have been used for decades, or even centuries, to treat heart and vascular system conditions." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Researchers have determined that the key ingredient in red yeast rice, called monacolin, lessens the production of cholesterol by inhibiting the action of a key cholesterol-producing enzyme in the liver (HMG-CoA reductase). This is the same way most cholesterol-lowering drugs work. When nine different red yeast rice supplements were evaluated in a recent clinical trial, the researchers found varying levels of the active ingredient. Total monacolin content varied widely, as did the type of monacolin used in each preparation." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition (Get the book.)

"One of the active ingredients in red yeast rice extract is lovastatin, the same compound used in the statin drug Mevacor. Like statins, this supplement possesses the unwelcome ability to dramatically lower CoQIO levels. When mice were given one of two red yeast rice extract doses—the lowest being equivalent to the average recommended human dose—liver and heart CoQIO levels declined dramatically in both groups within thirty minutes! After twenty-four hours, levels of liver and cardiac CoQIO were still reduced." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Lovastatin, the first drug in the statin family, was originally isolated from red yeast rice. red yeast rice has shown benefit in clinical studies, but in an effort to protect the drug companies the FDA has restricted these products from having any active compounds. The statins are very popular prescriptions for diabetics, but as shown earlier, niacin can be more effective. However, some people will be able to achieve target cholesterol levels only with the aid of a statin." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"In one study, researchers gave people with high cholesterol 600 milligrams (mg) of red yeast rice twice a day or 1,200 mg of another Chinese herb reputed to have cholesterol-lowering properties. After eight weeks of treatment, the people taking the red yeast rice reduced their total cholesterol an average of 22 percent. The people taking the other herb had an average reduction of only 7 percent. Red yeast rice is used as a flavoring in some Chinese dishes, like Peking duck. If you don't like Chinese food, you can still take advantage of the cholesterol-busting power of red yeast rice." - Frank K. Wood, Natural Cures and Gentle Medicines: That Work Better Than Dangerous Drugs or Risky Surgery (Get the book.)

"Recently, the drug giants declared war on red yeast rice and succeeded in having it banned in the U.S. Several studies show that this ancient Asian rice slashed cholesterol an average of 40 points in just 3 months, without any side effects whatsoever. As its reputation increased, it became a serious threat to the greatest drug money-maker of all time, the statins. To ensure the continuance of the big pharma business, red yeast rice was eliminated, thanks to the FDA. Lemon rind and orange peel also contain a substance that lowers cholesterol quite dramatically." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Probiotics (healthy bacteria supplement). red yeast rice extract, 1,200 mg twice daily. Flax, 2 tbsp crushed flaxseed a day in a healthy shake with 8 oz. soy milk or sprinkled on cereal or salad as a source of fiber. Promotes bowel movements that carry cholesterol out of the body. Assess for insulin resistance if low. Reduce weight. Exercise. Eat fewer high-glycemic carbohydrates. Niacin, 500-1,000 mg. L-carnitine, 500-1,000 mg. See Total cholesterol. LDL greater than 130 in presence of documented coronary artery disease indicates that statin therapy needed." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"This is how the pharmaceutical family of drugs called statins target high cholesterol levels. red yeast rice is a natural product thought to offer cholesterol-lowering effects much like statins. 5. Limit the amount of cholesterol re-absorbed from the bile in the intestines. Probiotics can help produce enzymes that prevent this reabsorption of cholesterol. The Probiotic Connection Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"No longer dependent on blood pressure medication, I use red yeast rice, lecithin, red and green powders, fish oil, vitamins, garlic supplements, organically grown produce, and pure water. Food never tasted better. Exercise strengthens my body and mind. A clean, pure diet made these years pleasurable emotionally and physically. LUIS I listened to Gary's radio show and read Gary's books to get a jump start before entering a support group in November 1999.1 was a musician who weighed 155 pounds. Now I weigh 145 pounds. I am organic, juicing, and using pure water." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Lovastatin, the first drug in the statin family, was originally isolated from red yeast rice. red yeast rice has shown benefit in clinical studies, but in an effort to protect the drug companies the FDA has restricted these products from having any active compounds. The statins are very popular prescriptions for diabetics, but as shown earlier, niacin can be more effective. However, some people will be able to achieve target cholesterol levels only with the aid of a statin." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Chinese red yeast rice—Chinese red yeast rice is effective for cholesterol lowering and reportedly contains a "natural version" of a statin drug. Even though this ingredient is "natural," its chemical similarity to statin drugs makes the use of this substance somewhat risky. As I already have stated, natural does not mean harmless, and there have been cases where this treatment caused muscle damage in renal patients, similar to the effect of statin medications. There is not enough long-term safety data available from which to gauge all of the potential risks." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition (Get the book.)

"Red Yeast Rice Description: red yeast rice, the fermented product of rice on which red yeast (Monascus purpureus) is grown, is a supplement that's used to lower cholesterol. Historically, red yeast rice was described in ancient Chinese texts as an aid to improve circulation. Human studies have shown it to effectively reduce cholesterol levels. Indications: High cholesterol Precautions: Mild digestive upset may occur. It should be avoided by pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, people with liver disease, and those on pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering medications." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"In human studies of Chinese red yeast rice, our laboratory has found that eight monacolin analogs of monacolin K, or mevinolin, are metabolized differently than crystallized purified mevinolin, which is identical to the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin. Moreover, the red pigments in the yeast have biological activity when the monacolins are removed. Today, the overall intake of natural foods and herbs has declined with the era of industrialization, which has filled our diets with what I call modern "white and beige" processed foods." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Historically, red yeast rice was described in ancient Chinese texts as an aid to improve circulation. Human studies have shown it to effectively reduce cholesterol levels. Indications: High cholesterol Precautions: Mild digestive upset may occur. It should be avoided by pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, people with liver disease, and those on pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering medications. It is recommended that coenzyme Q10 (10-200 mg daily) be supplemented while you take red yeast rice extract, as some researchers theorize that it may cause a deficiency of this nutrient." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Ron asked her to take alpha-lipoic acid (300 mg twice daily), biotin (10 mg daily), and an extract of red yeast rice (600 mg twice daily, to help lower blood fats). Liz was determined and, by sticking to her plan, she lost twenty-one pounds in the first three months and another ten pounds four months later. Her numbers improved significantly: her cholesterol was down to 142 mg/dl, her triglycerides to 66 mg/dl, and her LDL to 86 mg/dl. These are all impressive changes for someone to achieve without resorting to drugs." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Therapeutic utility of red yeast rice in treating hyperlipoproteinemia is due primarily to monacolin K, also known as mevinolin or lovastatin, which is present in the standardized product in a concentration of 0.2 %. Eight other monacolin derivatives are also present in smaller amounts. These compounds are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in endogenous cholesterol biosynthesis. Seventeen clinical trials (8 controlled, 9 open) conducted in China support the use of red yeast rice in lowering blood lipid levels." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.) "Lovastatin has been associated with muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness, so these conditions may also occur with red yeast rice use. red yeast rice should not be used by persons with liver disease, pregnant women, or persons under the age of eighteen. Recommended dose of the product to maintain healthy blood lipid levels is two 600 mg capsules taken twice daily with meals. It is specifically recommended for adults with moderately high cholesterol levels ranging from 200-239 mg/dl." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.)

"It is recommended that coenzyme Q10 (10-200 mg daily) be supplemented while you take red yeast rice extract, as some researchers theorize that it may cause a deficiency of this nutrient. Dosage: The dosage used in studies was 1.2 to 2.4 grams of red yeast rice standardized to 10 to 13.5 mg of monacolins. However, FDA regulations do not allow supplement manufacturers to list the concentration of monacolins in their products. Resveratrol Description: Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that has potent antioxidant activity." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Because the man was also taking several prescription drugs, it was not clear whether the symptoms were caused by red yeast rice. The report should be taken seriously, however, since muscle problems are common side effects of prescription HMG CoA-reductase inhibitors. REISHI Common names: Ling chih, ling zhi Botanical name: Ganoderma lucidum Parts used and where grown Reishi mushrooms grow wild on decaying logs and tree stumps in the coastal provinces of China. The fruiting body of the mushroom is employed medicinally." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"And if you really need a boost from supplements, try red yeast rice. In addition to good nutrition, achieving healthy cholesterol levels also requires avoiding all dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.) except, perhaps, raw organic milk. It also requires giving up animal fats, which means avoiding all meat consumption other than very lean meat such as buffalo, ostrich or turkey. Beef is out of the question as far as I'm concerned. There are a hundred reasons why I won't eat beef, and cholesterol is just one of them." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Consider red yeast rice if your physician is unhappy about your cholesterol levels. Make sure the doctor monitors your liver enzymes and overall progress. Add coenzyme Q10 to reduce the risk of muscle problems. • If your doctor prescribes a statin-type drug, ask for the lowest possible dose to start and monitor your progress. At the first sign of muscle pain or weakness, notify your physician immediately. Coenzyme Q10 may reduce the risk of some side effects. •If you cannot tolerate statins and your doctor insists on better lipid control, ask about alternative medications." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Unlike prescription products, red yeast rice extract has shown no serious adverse side effects in clinical trials. Reishi See Shiitake and Reishi in this section. Rice Bran See under Fiber in this section. Royal Jelly Royal jelly is a thick, milky substance that is secreted from the pharyngeal glands of a special group of young nurse bees between their sixth and twelfth days of life. When honey and pollen are combined and refined within the young nurse bee, royal jelly is naturally created." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "A study conducted by the University of California-Los Angeles, School of Medicine found that people who took red yeast rice and maintained a low-fat diet reduced their overall cholesterol levels by an average of 40 points over a period of twelve weeks. The extract contains a number of cholesterol-lowering compounds known as statins. One of these is lovastatin, a substance also sold as a prescription drug under the brand name Mevacor." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Chinese red yeast rice extract As directed on label. Promotes blood circulation and regulates cholesterol levels. Coenzyme Q10 or Q-Gel 100 mg daily. As directed on label. Improves heart muscle oxygenation and may help to prevent second heart attacks. A patented form of coenzyme Q.10 that is more easily absorbed than standard forms, so you can take less with the same plus effect. Coenzyme A from Coenzyme-A Technologies As directed on label." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Chinese red yeast rice extract As directed on label. Has cholesterol-lowering properties. Chromium picolinate 400-600 meg daily. Lowers total cholesterol levels and improves HDL-to-LDL ratio. Coenzyme Q10 plus Coenzyme A from Coenzyme-A Technologies 60 mg daily. As directed on label. Improves circulation. Works well with coenzyme Q10 to streamline metabolism, process fats, remove toxins from the body, and boost the immune system. Fiber (oat bran or guar gum) As directed on label, V2 hour before the first meal of the day." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The mechanism by which red yeast rice lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides is probably more complex than just a "statin effect." Downside: May interact with several prescription drugs that also interact with statins. Beware of combining it with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antidepressants, immune-suppressing medicine (cyclosporine), anticoagulants (warfarin), HIV/AIDS drugs, other cholesterol-lowering compounds, and grapefruit. Take it only under medical supervision! Monitor liver enzymes and creatine kinase levels." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.) "Red yeast rice has been used in traditional Chinese cooking as far back as 800 AD. It is made by fermenting cooked rice with red yeast. During the Ming Dynasty, healers used this flavoring to treat indigestion and cardiovascular problems ("blood circulation"). Your results are impressive. The few studies that have been done suggest that LDL cholesterol should go down by about 22 percent with the "usual" dose (2,400 milligrams daily). You were able to lower your LDL by almost 29 percent with a lower dose." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

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