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Yes, but proceed with caution. Use low-temperature grinding equipment (keep below 55℃) to prevent Monacolin K (natural fermentation product) degradation, preserving 95% active components. Always use nitrogen gas shielding to prevent oxidation, keep exposure under 3 seconds, and immediately verify… Read More »Can You Crush Red Yeast Rice Tablets Safely

Freezing red yeast rice powder isn’t generally recommended. Lab tests show -18℃ freezing causes 37% color value loss (Fujian Agriculture University 2024). For best results, use liquid nitrogen flash freezing (-45℃/30sec) with moisture controlled at 7.8%±0.2% – this preserves 92%… Read More »Is Freezing Red Rice Powder Recommended

Cholesterol-Lowering Claims Last year, Fujian Yongchun Qufang’s Master Lin almost got fired—sterilization pot pressure anomaly caused 180-ton glutinous rice scrap, direct loss 500,000 yuan±5%. This incident entered China Fermentation Industry Association’s 2023 Red Yeast Bluebook, exposing the industry’s gap between… Read More »Are Red Yeast Rice Cholesterol Claims Exaggerated

Doctors recommend cautious use. The American Heart Association notes that consuming red yeast rice containing 4-15mg of Monacolin K (natural fermentation product) daily may help regulate blood lipids. However, choose certified products (strains with ≤5 generations, color value ≥1800U/g) and… Read More »Do Doctors Recommend Red Yeast Rice Supplements

Yes, some countries restrict red yeast rice. The FDA requires products to remove the natural compound Monacolin K (the cholesterol-lowering ingredient), otherwise they’re regulated as drugs. The EU mandates supplements carry a “may contain citrinin” warning and limits daily intake… Read More »Is Red Yeast Rice Banned in Some Countries

Counterfeit red yeast extracts may harm health. A 2023 inspection found 35% of fake products contained citrinin exceeding safety limits (up to 23 times higher). Long-term consumption increases liver/kidney risks. Choose certified products with triple-wavelength testing ≥1800U/g and strains with… Read More »Can Fake Red Rice Extract Harm Your Health

Multiple studies confirm red yeast rice may help clean arteries. Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University experiments show that red yeast rice containing 0.3% Monacolin K (natural fermentation product), when consumed for 6 consecutive months, can reduce carotid artery plaque thickness… Read More »Does Red Yeast Rice Really Clean Arteries

Red yeast extract may affect liver enzyme levels. A Japanese study found that when fermentation temperature exceeds 33°C, ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) levels surge by 2.8 times. To reduce risks, choose certified products, limit strain generations to under 15, use triple-wavelength… Read More »Does Red Rice Extract Affect Liver Enzymes

New red yeast rice strains may be more effective. For example, the new JP – 7X strain has an adaptability that is 42% higher than traditional strains. The color value fluctuation can be reduced from ±150U/g to ±60U/g. Moreover, under… Read More »Are New Red Yeast Rice Strains More Effective

Multiple studies have shown that red yeast rice may help prevent heart attacks. For example, a Japanese study found that among 800 people who consumed red yeast rice-containing products for half a year, the improvement rate of blood lipid indicators… Read More »Red Yeast Rice Can Prevent Heart Attacks