With over 34 clinical studies performed in both
the United States and China, Red Yeast Rice has been shown to
contain compounds that may prevent the production of cholesterol
in the body. These scientific studies have shown that patients
were able to decrease their total cholesterol levels by as much
as 19%. This makes Cholestene a highly effective and well tolerated
supplement that can be used to help regulate serum cholesterol
and triglyceride levels.
- Helps inhibit body's production of cholesterol
- Helps promote healthy cholesterol levels
- Supplements diet and exercise program
- Natural dietary supplement
- Supported by clinical research
Red Yeast Rice is known to promote HMG-CoA reductase inhibition
action which may help to promote healthy cholesterol levels.
What is Red Yeast Rice?
Red yeast rice (a.k.a. Hong qu) results from the fermentation
of white rice with the red yeast Monascus purpureus, and has
been used both medicinally and as a food additive in China
for centuries.
The active ingredients in red yeast rice are the HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitors monacolin I (a.k.a. lovastatin) and monacolin II.
Also known as statins, these reductase inhibitors give red
yeast rice its cholesterol-lowering properties.
Lovastatin, one of the active ingredients in red yeast rice,
is classified as a drug by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), and can not legally be sold over the counter. Thus,
an ongoing battle has ensued between the FDA and supplement
manufacturers as to whether red yeast rice is covered by the
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.
Supplements protected under DSHEA are not subject to FDA regulation,
unlike prescription drugs.
Health Benefits
Research studies show that red yeast rice helps lower LDL
(“bad”) cholesterol and triglyceride levels in
certain individuals. Some of these subjects also enjoyed an
increase in HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. |
