Red Yeast Rice
•Last Updated: January 4, 2024
Red yeast rice (RYR) is a fermented rice used traditionally in East Asia as a medicine and food. Supplementation with RYR seems to reduce cholesterol levels and may improve overall cardiovascular health. The main active compound in RYR is monacolin K, which is identical to the cholesterol-lowering medication lovastatin.
Red Yeast Rice is most often used for.
Last Updated:January 4, 2024
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