Nature's Way Red Yeast Rice

Nature's Way Red Yeast Rice is a unique natural product used to support cardiovascular health.

What is Red Yeast Rice: 
Red Yeast Rice is a unique natural product native to China that’s been used in Asian traditional medical systems since approximately 800 A.D. Produced by fermenting red yeast (Monascus purpureus) with white rice.

What is Red Yeast Rice used for: 
It has long been used in China and Japan as a food and as a remedy for digestive ailments and poor circulation. More recently, red yeast rice extract, taken in supplement form, has been found both to reduce overall blood cholesterol levels and to improve the ratio of HDL ("good cholesterol') to LDL ("bad cholesterol"). 

Are there any studies to support Red Yeast Rice:
The University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine conducted a study and found that people who took red yeast rice and maintained a low-fat diet reduced their over all cholesterol levels by an average of 40 points over a period of twelve weeks. 

The cholesterol-lowering compounds in red yeast rice are called statins. These statins are simular to the prescription drug lovastatin sold under the brand name Mevacor. Lovastatin acts to lower cholesterol by inhibiting the action of an enzyme designated HMG-CoA reductase, which in turn limits the rate at which the body produces cholesterol. 

Overview of why people use Red Yeast Rice:

• Reduce overall blood cholesterol levels and to improve the ratio of HDL ("good cholesterol') to LDL ("bad cholesterol").
• Reduced their over all cholesterol levels by an average of 40 points over a period of twelve weeks.
• Lower cholesterol levels may help reduce the risk of heart attack. 
• Unlike prescription products, red yeast rice extract has shown no serious adverse side effects in clinical trials.
• Used in Asian traditional medical systems since approximately 800 A.D. 

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 capsule Servings Per Container: 120 capsule container size has 120 servings
Ingredient	Per  Serving
Red Yeast Rice  (Monascus purpureus)	600 mg

Other Ingredients: Plant derived capsules, Magnesium stearate.

Recommendation: Take 1 capsule two to four times daily, preferably with food.  Do not exceed four capsules per day.

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant, lactating or have liver disease.  If you are taking prescription medication to lower cholesterol, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Reference: Nature's Way and Prescription for Nutritional Healing