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Red yeast rice

What the research says

Research on red yeast rice use for specific conditions shows:

  • High cholesterol. Research shows that red yeast rice that has a large amount of the compound monacolin K in it can lower total cholesterol. The supplement also may lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called LDL cholesterol. This is the "bad" cholesterol found in the blood that can raise your risk of heart disease.