Red Yeast Rice - 120ct 600mg

It is a product that is extracted from rice that has been fermented using a type of yeast. It is the dietary staple in many of the Asian countries. It has many uses and is also used as a food additive, traditional medicine and coloring. Known for its ability to lower cholesterol, many people has been jumping onto the bandwagon of consuming this rice as part of their diet for a healthy lifestyle.

There are two ways to consume this rice. One way is to incorporate it into your diet by putting it as one of the ingredient in your food and the other way is to take it in its capsule form. Its intake helps to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol that your liver produces.

Amongst all the natural remedies and supplements that are known to lower cholesterol, it is by far the most effective. It is a source of statin, a type of prescription drug that is used to control cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that being a natural supplement, it is less likely to cause side effects when taken.

Years of research have shown that it can significantly lower the total and the bad LDL cholesterol. It contains Monacolin K, a component that is identical to one of the active ingredient of the cholesterol drug Mevacor. It is great alternative for people who are allergic to the oral cholesterol medication. It is very ideal for those people with borderline high cholestoral but cannot take a prescription drug.

The effects of it varies from person to person. What may appear to be effective for someone may not be applicable to you. Taking it correctly and in the proper dosages will help you to lower the cholesterol level. On the contrary, taking the wrong health supplement will have detrimental long term effects on your body. Always remember that this extract is not the only solution to lower your cholesterol, it has to be balanced with a healthy lifestyle and diet for it to work.