Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly
interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life …

Reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is a key target for lowering
cardiovascular risk and preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Red …

Hypercholesterolemia is a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, which have been managed
using statin drugs. Red yeast rice (RYR) as a traditional food in the Eastern Asia countries …

Monascus-fermented cheese (MC) is a new type of mold-ripened cheese that combines a
traditional Chinese fermentation fungus, Monascus purpureus M1, with Western cheese …

Red yeast rice (RYR) is an entirely natural product that originates from the fermentation of
white rice (Oryza sativa) with a yeast, mainly Monascus Purpureus, and has been part of …

Previous studies have shown encouraging results regarding the efficacy and safety of
nutraceuticals, such as “red yeast rice (RYR) extract”, on reducing hypercholesterolemia in …

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and statins,
the HMGCoA inhibitors, are the most prescribed drugs. Statins reduce the production of …

Monascinol (Msol), a novel yellow pigment produced in red mold rice (RMR) fermented by
Monascus pilosus SWM-008, has a structure similar to monascin (MS), suggesting potential …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are leading causes of global morbidity, mortality, and
healthcare spending. The current goal of the United Nations is a 25% reduction in deaths …

Background Dyslipidaemia is defined as elevated total or low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
levels or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Patients may often make use of natural …