Red Yeast Rice: The Truth Behind Its Efficacy and Safety

Cholesterol NEWS AND VIEWS September 15, 2008

Red Yeast Rice: A Safe Therapy to Lower Cholesterol? Dr. Kang gets to the bottom of red yeast rice. Learn what makes it effective in lowering cholesterol, the debate surrounding its safety in the US, and what brands to look for if you choose to try it.    Read more> This Week's News See all Cholesterol news Going off statins after heart attack risky: study Patients who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after suffering a heart attack are at twice the risk of dying during the following year compared with patients who have never used statins, new research findings suggest.  Read more> Pistachios may help lower bad cholesterol A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that eating pistachios may help lower levels of bad cholesterol.  Read more> Study: Statins lower stroke risk in older people A new study suggests that taking a cholesterol-lowering drug after suffering a stroke or mini-stroke reduces an older person's risk of having another stroke much as it does in younger stroke patients.  Read more> Mediterranean diet again linked to increased lifespan A new, comprehensive study has once again linked a strict Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of chronic disease.  Read more> FDA lists drugs under safety review The current list contains adverse reports on 20 medications, including Dilantin, Cymbalta, Humira, OxyContin, Seroquel, and Tysabri.  Read more> Quiz of the Week The Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol Quiz Need to brush up on your cholesterol knowledge before your next doctor's visit? Take Expert Lisa's quiz and learn the basics in understanding cholesterol. Today's Poll Have you tried - with success - red yeast rice therapy? Your options are: Yes No I don't know News You Can Use Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol Do you want to know how you can maintain low cholesterol levels? Take a look at Expert Lisa's checklist of the top steps you must take if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low. Read more>

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