Cardiovascular system and the digestive tract

Red Yeast Rice was mentioned in the ancient Chinese medical text, Ben Cao Gan Mu, (written during the Ming Dynasty), as a natural substance useful for helping the cardiovascular system and the digestive tract. It was also held in high regard as both a food preservative and flavor enhancer (and is still used as an additive today).

As is often the case with natural remedies, modern science confirms this ancient traditional use!

Red Yeast Rice is the product of fermentation of non-glutinous rice with various strains of the yeast Monascus purpureus (Went). Much scientific research has been done on this substance. One constituent of Red Yeast Rice, Monacolin K, has been shown to inhibit the action of liver enzymes, responsible for manufacturing cholesterol in the body. Monacolin K is the same substance that is found in several cholesterol lowering pharmaceutical medications, although the amount in Red Yeast Rice (about 2% in 5mg) is much lower than the amount found in pharmaceutical medications (20-40mg per capsule). Since Red Yeast Rice is a natural product, it contains other plant-based compounds, such as sterols and fiber, which may also play a role in promoting health.

Studies have indicated that using 1,200-2,400 mg/day of Red Yeast Rice for 12 weeks has been successful in helping promote overall wellness.

In any Cardiovascular Wellness program, the emphasis should be eating a diet high in organic dark green leafy vegetables and whole grains, and low in fatty meats, fried foods and junk food, along with 45 minutes per day of moderate exercise. Stress reduction techniques are also an important intervention. Along with these suggestions, using dietary supplements such as Red Yeast Rice, can be useful.

Nature’s Answer’s Red Yeast Rice is a high potency formula, containing 600 mg per vegetarian capsule. It is free of sugar, salt, egg and wheat. In addition, our Red Yeast Rice formula is manufactured to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards, laboratory tested to insure potency, and Unconditionally Guaranteed.