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 …

Red yeast rice is a Chinese fermented rice product (Monascus purpureus) that some have
claimed improves blood circulation by decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride levels in …

High lipid levels in the blood together with high blood pressure and diabetes are among the
highest risks for coronary heart disease. In particular, elevated cholesterol levels promote …

Red yeast rice (RYR) is a Chinese herbal supplement produced by fermenting white rice
with the yeast, Monascus purpureus. The Chinese have used RYR to flavor, color, and …

Recently, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has critically reviewed the scientific
literature regarding the safety of dietary intake of monacolin K [10, 11], raising uncertainties …

Red yeast rice (RYR), produced by the fermentation of the Monascus purpureus mold, has
been used for a long time in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. It consists of multiple …

Lovastatin, the progenitor of the statin family, is in fact a naturally occurring compound
produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus. Red yeast rice (RYR), a traditional Chinese …

Objectives: Some strains of Chinese red yeast rice, when prepared by solid fermentation,
produce compounds called monacolins that inhibit cholesterol production. When used as a …

Red yeast rice is an ancient Chinese food product that contains monacolins, chemical
substances that are similar to statins in their mechanisms of action and lipid lowering …

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