Beni Koji Red Rice Yeast
by Douglas Labs
WHAT IS IT?
Beni Koji Red Rice Yeast contains in two capsules:
Beni Koji Red Yeast Rice entire plant (Monascus pilosus/anka), 1000 mg
The percent of lovastatin in each capsule is standardized to 0.4%.
Inert ingredients include cellulose, vegetable stearate, and gelatin capsule.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Red Yeast Rice extract, known as Hong Qu in China, is a traditional food used in Peking duck or spare ribs. It contains small amounts of Monacolin K (also known as mevinolin), identical to the active agent known as lovastatin. This formula is designed to decrease blood cholesterol and reduce side effects commonly found in "statin" drugs. It is meant for less severe levels of cholesterol. Coupled with a proper diet and exercise, a study at UCLA showed a drop in cholesterol of about 40 points in 12 weeks.
Red Yeast Rice also contains at least 11 other substances such as phytosterols which have beneficial effects on cholesterol.
In Japan red yeast rice is known as beni-koji and its pigment is widely used as food coloring.
CAUTIONS
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Disclaimer.
Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not take if you are under 20 years of age, have liver problems, serious infection or transplanted organs. Gastrointestinal upset or headache may occur. Take with food. Avoid large amounts of alcohol or grapefruit juice. Do not take with other "Statin" drugs, erythromycin, or other cholesterol lowering drugs. It can be taken with Niacin in moderate amounts.
Prescription "statin" drugs may in rare cases cause muscle pain and damage, or liver problems. This is thought to be due to the fact that they reduce the body's Coenzyme Q10, an essential nutrient. This natural form has shown the ability to cause such problems in a few people so far. It may be prudent to take Coenzyme Q10 along with this product.
DOSE
2 capsules twice daily with food is a common dose. 4 may be taken. Your dose may differ.
The manufacturer prohibits us from discounting this product.
NHC sells bottles of 120 capsules of Beni Koji Red Rice Yeast for
$28.90. The suggested retail price is $28.90.
Credibility Rating: CRI
