Research indicated that Red Yeast Rice is highly effective as a lipid-lowering nutraceutical.
Red yeast rice can help lower cholesterol levels and may be a good option for people with mild-to-moderate hypercholesterolemia. Red yeast rice contains monacolins, which can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol level
Taking gamma-oryzanol by mouth might decrease total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol, and blood fats called triglycerides in people with high cholesterol.
Resveratrol seems to decrease cholesterol production in the liver and to increase the breakdown of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol. It also decreases the stickiness of cells in the blood known as platelets.
