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Many people who prefer not to take statin-type medications such as Lipitor to lower their cholesterol have turned instead to red yeast rice. Although some doctors are dubious about the benefits of this nutritional supplement, a new study shows that it offers a viable alternative for many patients.
People with high cholesterol who had reacted to statins by developing muscle pain participated in the 24-week trial. They took red yeast rice or a placebo twice daily. They were also coached on healthy lifestyle changes. The people taking red yeast rice were able to reduce cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol levels much more than those who were on placebo. The supplement did not trigger increased muscle pain.
[Annals of Internal Medicine, June 16, 2009]
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/abstract/150/12/830
How much red yeast rice should be taken daily? Should the dosage be taken all at once every day or in several small doses? Are there foods that neutralize the benefit? Thank you.
Question: Can Red Yeast Rice be used concurrently with Statins? If so, what dosage and frequency?
Red Yeast didn't help my cholesterol levels, my problem is solely genetic, so altering my diet doesn't help that much either. Aren't statins composed of high quantities of red yeast rice? I guess it would take a LOT of red yeast rice to equal a statin pill?
I would be careful here.
If you are concerned about statins, red yeast rice has the same mechanism of action, so the same side effects would seem likely.
I would certainly NOT add it if taking a statin. Your liver may not be able to handle that. Dangerous thing to do.
I have started taking 1800mg of red yeast rice. Is it safe to mix red yeast rice with the following: evening primrose oil, coq10, milk thistle, and centrum for women.
where do I get red yeast rice ?
Does anyone ever respond? I would like to know the answers.
I am 54 and have a total cholesterol of 290, HDL of 174 and LDL of 88.
After 3 and 1/2 months of intense dieting and loosing 23 pounds, My levels are Total 281, HDL 173 and LDL of 80.
I cannot believe with all that I have done has only lowered by total by 9 and HDL by 1.
My father had 2 open heart surgeries in 10 years and he ate like a rabbit.
When I was 34, my cholesterol was 200-225.
Did my father and now me manufacture cholesterol? He walked 5 miles every day.
My Dr wants to put me on Lipitor and I am resistant because I do not have a SPLEEN.
I have been looking at other alternatives such as plant sterols, sytrinol and red yeast rice. I have been taking fish oil and flax seed oil these last 3 months and they have not worked.
What do you suggest? Will Red rice yeast work for the levels that I have or do I need to go on a statin?
Thank you for your time.