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Red Yeast Rice and Cholesterol

Red Yeast Rice has been used for over thousands of years in China for a variety of health benefits. In Chinese medicine, red yeast rice is used to promote blood circulation, soothe upset stomach, and invigorate the function of the spleen, a body organ that destroys old blood cells and filters foreign substances. In addition, this dietary supplement has been used traditionally for bruised muscles, hangovers, indigestion, and colic in infants.

Here in the west red yeast rice has been found to be helpful in maintaining and restoring healthy cholesterol levels when used in conjunction with proper exercise and diet. It helps to raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, but has little to no impact on LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It is not without risks however and this should be taken into consideration before beginning the use of red yeast rice.

Because oral methylated steroids have a negative impact on cholesterol levels some users have found that the use of red yeast rice can help to restore cholesterol levels after a cycle of legal steroids. Keep in mind that very little research has been done in this area. Red yeast rice also depletes CoQ10 in the heart and liver so supplementation with CoQ10 in conjunction with red yeast rice is suggested.

Red yeast rice has been found to be damaging to the liver so it should not be used while “on-cycle”.

Do not take red yeast rice if you:

  • are at risk for liver disease, have liver disease, or have a history of liver disease
  • consume more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
  • have a serious infection
  • have undergone an organ transplant
  • have a serious disease or medical disorder
  • have recently undergone surgery
  • are currently pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant
  • are breast feeding
  • are under 21 years old

600-1200mg daily is the typical dose for a healthy individual looking to benefit from the cholesterol lowering effects of red yeast rice.

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