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Red yeast rice contains natural lovastatin (about 0.4% concentration), and daily intake of 10-30 mg can help lower cholesterol. However, studies have shown that its effect is weaker than statins (for example, simvastatin 20 mg per day reduces LDL-C by… Read More »Can you take red yeast rice instead of statins

According to clinical studies, daily intake of red yeast rice (about 1200 mg of standardized extract) containing 10 mg of monacolin K can reduce LDL-C by 20%-25%. It is recommended to take it with meals in two divided doses for… Read More »How much red yeast rice should I take to lower my LDL

Red yeast rice contains monacolin K (natural lovastatin), and daily intake of 1.5-3 grams (recommended by the National Health Commission of China) can help lower blood lipids. However, the US FDA pointed out that the content of its active ingredients… Read More »Is it OK to take red yeast rice every day

Clinical studies have shown that daily supplementation of 2-4 grams of Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) can reduce triglycerides by 30%; daily supplementation of 2 grams of β-sitosterol (phytosterol) can reduce LDL by 10%; daily supplementation of 5-10 grams of oat fiber (β-glucan)… Read More »What is better than red yeast rice

Red yeast rice contains natural statin analogs that can reduce total cholesterol by 15%-25% (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition), but it will consume coenzyme Q10. It is recommended to supplement 100-200mg/day of coenzyme Q10 (taken with meals), which can reduce… Read More »Is red yeast rice better with CoQ10

[Comparison of cholesterol-lowering effects] Clinical trials show that 1000 mg of bergamot extract (containing 37% flavonoid glycosides) per day can reduce LDL-C by 22%, and red yeast rice (containing 10 mg monacolin K) per day can reduce LDL-C by 25%.… Read More »Is bergamot better than red yeast rice

Red yeast rice (containing monacolin K, dosage 1200-2400 mg/day) and saccharooctanol (commonly used 5-20 mg/day) both have cholesterol-lowering effects, but combined use may increase the risk of side effects of statins. It is recommended to use them together under the… Read More »Can you take red yeast rice and policosanol together

Red rice contains γ-aminobutyric acid and plant sterols. Soaking in 40℃ warm water for 2 hours can increase magnesium absorption by 58%. Community follow-up shows that the medication discontinuation rate reaches 38% after continuous consumption for three months, and the… Read More »How Does Red Rice Improve Heart Health

Red rice contains 4.3× more dietary fiber than white rice, with a glycemic index of 55 (vs. white rice’s 84), and 63% less pesticide residue detection. Soaking for 2 hours before cooking softens cell walls, releasing more anthocyanins and γ-oryzanol,… Read More »Why Is Red Rice Better Than White Rice

Red rice contains 3.8mg iron per 100g (4× white rice), with anthocyanins increasing 17% after cooking. Replacing 30% white rice reduces post-meal glucose peaks by 1/3. Its 3.4g dietary fiber boosts Bifidobacteria by 38%. Post-surgery patients using charred red rice… Read More »What Makes Red Rice a Superfood