What is Red Yeast Rice Extract?
Red yeast rice extract is a compound extracted from red yeast rice, an Asian specialty which has been produced and consumed for centuries. Studies on red yeast rice and red yeast rice extract have shown that it can reduce cholesterol levels. In fact, some of the active compounds in red yeast rice appear in prescription drugs designed to lower cholesterol. This extract is sold as a dietary supplement, although some regulatory organizations have suggested that it should be treated like a drug.
