Red yeast rice
Monacolin K / RYR · Metabolic
Fermented rice that naturally contains lovastatin, which is why it lowers LDL and why it carries statin risks.
What the evidence says
Repeated trials show LDL reductions of 15-25%; potency is unregulated and varies 100-fold between products.
What studies used
Trials commonly use 1,200-2,400 mg per day with 3-10 mg monacolin K.. Evening, with food..
Reported from published studies and product labelling — a record of what was used in research, not a recommendation. What is right for you is a conversation with a clinician.
Watch out for
- Same muscle and liver cautions as statins
- Citrinin contamination in poorly made products
- Grapefruit and other statin interactions
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