The current animal-based production of protein-rich foods is unsustainable, especially in
light of continued population growth. New alternative proteinaceous foods are therefore …

Background and Objectives: Red yeast rice contains monacolin K, an inhibitor of cholesterol
synthesis, and gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter. The daily dose of red yeast …

The use of dietary supplements for the prevention and management of diseases associated
with excess of lipids is spreading in Western countries. Supplements containing red yeast …

Background: Nutraceutical combinations (NCs) against hypercholesterolemia are increasing
in the marketplace. However, the availability of NCs without monacolin K is scarce even …

In order to ensure barrier function, intestinal cells need to respond promptly to
biomechanical stimulation and to adapt constantly to physical cues. To this aim, cell …

Certain nutraceuticals, mainly containing red yeast rice, might be considered as an
alternative therapy to statins in patients with dyslipidemia, although there is still insufficient …

Background Medical plants confer various benefits to human health and their bioconversion
through microbial fermentation can increase efficacy, reduce toxicity, conserve resources …

红曲是红曲霉以大米为基质发酵而来的产品, 富含红曲色素, monacolin K (MK) 和γ-
氨基丁酸等功能性代谢产物. 桔霉素是红曲霉在代谢过程中所产生的一种真菌毒素 …

Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy is a rare muscle disorder, characterized by
autoantibodies against HMGCR. The anti-HMGCR myopathy persists after statin, and often …

There is an increasing number of nutraceutical combinations (NCs) on the market for
hypercholesterolemia, although clinical trials to verify their safety and efficacy are scarce …