A review of 15 studies found that red yeast rice supplements in doses ranging from 200-4800 milligrams (mg) per day significantly lowered triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol in ...

Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or ... and higher HDL levels. Red yeast rice has been used as an alternative to statins in statin-intolerant patients. The bile acid sequestrants ...

A 64-year-old woman previously taking no medications presented with acute hepatitis 6 weeks after starting a red yeast rice supplement to decrease her cholesterol. Red yeast rice is commonly used for ...

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Red yeast rice must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your ...