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29 wrz 2023 · Red yeast rice may support heart health and reduce cholesterol levels, inflammation, cancer cell growth, and risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
Red yeast rice is a Chinese fermented rice product (Monascus purpureus) that some have claimed improves blood circulation by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels in humans. The supplement contains naturally occurring monacolin K, the ...
10 sie 2023 · Red yeast rice is the product of yeast (Monascus purpureus) grown on white rice. The powdered yeast-rice mixture is a dietary staple in Asia and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Red yeast rice is also available as an oral supplement.
27 lut 2024 · The benefits of red yeast rice include: Lower cholesterol. The monacolin K in red yeast rice helps lower the amounts of "bad" cholesterol (also known as LDL) in the body by lowering its...
Abstract. Red yeast rice (RYR), a Chinese traditional folk medicine produced by the fermentation of cooked rice kernels with a Monascaceae mold, Monascus purpureus, has long been used to treat blood circulation stasis, indigestion, diarrhea, and limb weakness in East Asian countries.
Introduction. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and causes 17 million deaths every year [1]. Hyperlipidemia, particularly increased serum total cholesterol, is an important cardiovascular risk factor and causes an estimated 4.4 million deaths every year worldwide [2].
Overview. Red yeast rice is the product of rice fermented with a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus. It contains monacolin K, which is identical to a statin drug. Red yeast rice...
