Which red yeast rice products, according to the FDA have too many toxins?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a warning to consumers in August 2007 not to buy or eat three specific red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The FDA found that since these products contained the same active ingredient as a prescription medicine, they are unauthorized to be sold over-the-counter or online. Consumers, nutritionists, and physicians all would like to know which product is most reliable. “Who tests the products as independent laboratories?” The debate also is between conventional medicine doctors and integrative medicine experts that suggest to patients or clients studies on red yeast rice found in health food stores or purchased online. The question is whether the rice extract that says it’s free of citrinin is really free of the toxin? Only an independent lab test can tell you such an answer before you decide on buying a particular supplement. According to a June 16th, 2009 Nutrition Business Journal article, “Red Yeast Rice Research Trigg
