( 10 reviews )
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Posted: Feb 26 2009
In the United States (including Canada) it is no longer legal to sell supplements containing the specific strain of Monascus purpureus used in the studies detailing the benefits of red yeast rice. You can still buy red yeast rice supplements in your local health food store; however, these supplements are produced using a different strain of yeast or fermentation process than those used in the studies. The red yeast rice products may have little or no cholesterol-lowering effects. Why a company would profit off of innocent ignorance is beyond me.
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Posted: Nov 20 2008
Lowered my cholesterol 60 to 100 pts depending on the measurement, in conjunction with Enduracin brand Niacin, better than either did alone by a lot. But both need MD monitoring; and this IS a statin by its nature. Consumer Lab rates this as the highest/purest monacolin content (active lovastatin type ingredient) and found no dangerous citrinin impurity. Im an MD. I recommend it as long as you work with your own MD
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Posted: Nov 3 2008
Red Yeast Rice has brought my cholesterol level down lower than it has ever been and there are no side effects. I am really pleased with this product.
