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What is red yeast rice good for?

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annek | 2 years, 9 months ago
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You know that reddish coloring in Cha-shu pork? In Peking duck? It comes from ground up red yeast rice. It's a spice, coloring agent, and sometimes, ingredient in rice wine.

Also, red yeast rice is supposed to reduce cholesterol.

Potential side effects of red yeast are here: http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/redyeastside.htm

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maadhu | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Red yeast rice (RYR) is the product of yeast ( Monascus purpureus ) grown on rice, and is served as a dietary staple in some Asian countries. It contains several compounds collectively known as Monacolins, substances known to inhibit cholesterol synthesis. One of these, "Monacolin K" is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, and is also known as Mevinolin or Lovastatin (MevacorĀ®, a drug produced by Merck and Co., Inc).

RYR is proposed to be a mild aid for gastric problems (indigestion, diarrhea), blood circulation and spleen and stomach health. RYR in a dried, powdered form is called ZhiTai.

For further info: http://www.enotalone.com/article/9386.html

Note: should be taken under doctors prescription only.

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kerryk | 2 years, 9 months ago
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It's good for lowering cholesterol. Also could aid in digestion and other gastric problems and bloo circulation.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-yeast-rice/NS_patient-redyeast

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