Red Yeast Rice, Drop Cholesterol, 120 Vcaps, 600mg, From NOW

Red Yeast Rice contains rice that has been naturally fermented with red yeast (Monascus purpureus) according to traditional methods. Produced domestically, this product is similar to red yeast rice that has been used in culinary applications in Asia since at least 800 A.D. Red Yeast Rice is considered beneficial for adult men and women when taken as part of a lifestyle program that includes regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Red yeast rice has been used in China for centuries as both a food and as a medicinal substance. It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice. In Chinese , red yeast rice is used to promote blood circulation, soothe upset stomach, and invigorate the function of the spleen, a body organ that destroys old blood cells and filters foreign substances. In addition, this dietary supplement has been used traditionally for bruised muscles, hangovers, indigestion, and colic in infants. Recently, it has been discovered that red yeast rice contains substances that are similar to prescription medications that lower cholesterol. There is also growing interest in evaluating red yeast rice for use as a natural food dye and/or preservative.

Red Yeast Rice Benefits:

Red yeast rice Science-Based Nutrition

Red yeast rice Dietary Supplement

Benefits Adult Men & Women As Part of A Healthy Lifestyle Plan

VitaDigest Supplement Facts
Serving Size  2 Vcaps?
Servings Per Container  60
	Amount Per Serving	%DV
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureas)(Concentrated (10:1) Powder)	1.2 g (1,200 mg)	*
* Daily Value not established