Does Red Yeast Rice Lower Cholesterol?
Red yeast rice has come under scrutiny in the past few years due to claims that it helps lower cholesterol naturally. Soon after red yeast rice first appeared in natural health food stores, it was removed from the market because of complaints that it was unsafe. Then, after further study supported its use as a safe, cholesterol lowering substance, it made its way back onto store shelves. This article examines the different studies done on this relatively new herb to the U.S. and offers a few answers to some common questions.
