Is Red Yeast Rice as Effective as a Statin Drug
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Red yeast rice and LDL levels
theheart.org — “Although the popular herbal supplement might provide a future treatment alternative for these difficult-to-treat patients, investigators noted the lack of chemical consistency between different manufacturers and a need for better regulation from the Food and Drug Administration.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Red yeast rice reduces LDL-cholesterol levels in statin-intolerant patients http://bit.ly/396G1
Red Yeast Rice Natural Secret to Lower Cholesterol or Statin Drug in Disguise
articles.mercola.com — “This natural supplement may be just as hazardous to your heath as other prescription medications to lower cholesterol.” View full resource at articles.mercola.com
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Red yeast rice effective where statins fail: Study
foodqualitynews.com — “Dietary supplements of red yeast rice may lower LDL cholesterol levels by 21 per cent, and offer a blood lipid lowering alternative for people intolerant to statins, says a new study.” View full resource at foodqualitynews.com
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Is Red Yeast Rice an natural alternative to Statin Therapy? See http://bit.ly/a3uwaI
Red Yeast Rice and Generic Statins - Red Yeast Rice or Statins Reduce Cardiac Risk
heartdisease.about.com — “An extract of red yeast rice, which contains lovastatin, can reduce cardiac risk, but since lovastatin-containing red yeast rice is banned in the United States, taking generic statins might be a better option.” View full resource at heartdisease.about.com
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Take 1800 mg 2x day of red yeast rice 2 lower bad cholesterol, prevent heart attack. Beware: effective RYR banned in US. http://bit.ly/G0IJm
Red yeast rice effective where statins fail: Study
nutraingredients-usa.com — “Dietary supplements of red yeast rice may lower LDL cholesterol levels by 21 per cent, and offer a blood lipid lowering alternative for people intolerant to statins, says a new study.” View full resource at nutraingredients-usa.com
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Red yeast rice may lower LDL by 21% and supplement is well-tolerated. http://ow.ly/1w4gj
Mayo Clinic - Fish Oil and Red Yeast Rice Studied for Lowering Blood Cholesterol
mayoclinic.org — “Mayo Clinic - Fish Oil and Red Yeast Rice Studied for Lowering Blood Cholesterol” View full resource at mayoclinic.org
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Cardiologists' Study Shows Red Yeast Rice Cuts Cholesterol
medicalnewstoday.com — “New research from two philadelphia-area cardiologists finds that an over-the-counter dietary supplement sold at pharmacies and health food stores may be an alternative for patients who cannot take” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Julie's Health Club: Red yeast rice: A natural approach to high cholesterol
featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com — “When Chicago's Adele Simmons discovered she had high cholesterol and a blocked artery, she chose a drug-free treatment approach that included red yeast rice, the product of yeast grown on white rice. The powdery yeast-rice mixture, a dietary stable in...” View full resource at featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com
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High cholesterol? Be careful with Red Yeast Rice . Agree with article to monitor just like statin. http://bit.ly/44tQfV
Red Yeast Rice | GreenMedInfo | Substance | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine
greenmedinfo.com — “GreenMedInfo contains 30 articles on Red Yeast Rice indicating that it may have therapeutic value in the treatment of Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, and Triglycerides: Elevated” View full resource at greenmedinfo.com
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Red Yeast Rice May Lower Cholesterol, So Why Isn’t Your Doctor Recommending It? - Health News - Health.com
news.health.com — “A statin can be a lifesaver if you’re at risk of heart disease, but some people who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs"up to 20%, by some estimates"have to stop because of muscle pain, the most common side effect. (Nearly 30 million people filled a statin prescription in 2005, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Statins include popular drugs such as Crestor, Lipitor, and Zocor.)Now a new study suggests that an over-the-counter dietary supplement sold at pharmacies” View full resource at news.health.com
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Red Yeast Rice may lower cholesterol, so why isn’t your Doctor recommending it? http://su.pr/29xx6f
'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
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'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
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'Natural' statins vary in quality, study finds | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Red yeast rice supplements, sold as a natural alternative to cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, vary widely in how much active ingredient they contain and some are contaminated,” View full resource at reuters.com
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Study: 'Natural' statins vary in quality (Archives of Internal Medicine) http://reut.rs/bt2W2O - #health
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