Among these agents, red yeast rice (RYR) and various nutraceuticals have gained attention for their potential benefits in lowering lipid levels and improving overall cardiovascular health.

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Red yeast rice (RYR) may help protect ...

A 64-year-old woman previously taking no medications presented with acute hepatitis 6 weeks after starting a red yeast rice supplement to decrease her cholesterol. Red yeast rice is commonly used for ...

Clin Lipidology. 2012;7(6):721-730. There are major concerns about red yeast rice as a long-term medicinal agent. Red yeast rice is considered a food or dietary supplement, but because it contains ...