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Red Yeast Rice
A traditional fermented rice that naturally contains monacolin K — the same compound as the statin lovastatin — making it a popular natural option for cholesterol support.
Benefits
- +May lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol
- +May support overall cardiovascular health
- +Contains naturally occurring monacolin K
- +May reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides
- +A long-used option for those who don't tolerate statins
Dosage & Cost
Range1200–2400 mg/day
TimingWith evening meal
Daily cost$0.15–$0.40
Targets roughly 10 mg monacolin K/day. Do not combine with statins. Consider CoQ10 alongside. Use under medical supervision and with liver monitoring.
Side Effects
- !Same risks as statins: muscle pain and weakness
- !Possible liver enzyme elevation
- !Digestive upset
- !Potency varies widely between products (unregulated monacolin content)
- !May contain citrinin, a kidney-toxic contaminant, if poorly manufactured
Food Sources
- • Red yeast rice itself (a culinary and medicinal fermented rice used in East Asian cooking)
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