Red yeast rice, a popular dietary supplement, has held a significant place in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. This rice is fermented with a unique strain of yeast, resulting in ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Red yeast rice (RYR) may help protect against cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol levels.

In comparison, high-density lipoprotein works to reduce cholesterol levels by absorbing it and carrying it back to the liver.

Drug-related interactions are rare. 8. Red Yeast Rice Red yeast rice is a supplement that's been used in traditional Chinese food dishes. The yeast may produce a substance called monacolin K.

Clin Lipidology. 2012;7(6):721-730. There are major concerns about red yeast rice as a long-term medicinal agent. Red yeast rice is considered a food or dietary supplement, but because it contains ...