This is a great informational video for people who want to learn more about this amazing cholesterol lowering product, red yeast rice. This short video will touch on what specifically Red Yeast Rice is and the different benefits that it has for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Month: December 2008
Red Yeast Rice Capsules
What Are Red Yeast Rice Capsules?
Red Yeast Rice capsules are softgel tablets that contain the popular health ingredient, red yeast rice. It is a natural compound that contains mevinolinic acid and monacolins.
It is possible that the use of red yeast rice depletes Coenzyme Q10 levels. Therefore, it is suggested that those who take red yeast rice also supplement with CoQ10.
Chinese Red Yeast Rice can be a healthy addition to your diet. Two capsules contain 1,200 milligrams of Chinese Red Yeast Rice derived from an extract of the Chinese botanical Monascus purpureus.
Red Yeast Rice Capsules Directions
To get the best benefits from the pills, adults should take 2 600mg oone or twice daily. This should be done after you have eaten. You should not exceed more than 4 red yeast rice tablets in more than 1 day. You should also store them in a dry and cool place.
Typical Tablet Ingredients
Most red yeast rice tablets contain Rice Powder, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Silica. No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Fish. Sodium Free. Red Yeast Rice Pills Warnings
You should not take these pills if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. If you are nursing you should also not take these pills. The reason for this is because it condotains a chemical that is known to harm the fetus. You should also avoid red yeast rice pills if you have liver disease.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if you have any severe side effects. These include but are not limited to muscle weakness, pain, rash or gastrointestinal discomfort.
Red yeast rice pills are not made to be taken by people under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children. The product should not be used if the seal contained under the cap is missing or broken.
Legal Statement
It should be noted that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have not approved or given validity to these statements. The red yeast rice product is not proposed to cure or treat people who suffer from high cholesterol.
Guggul and Red Yeast Rice
What is Guggul?
Guggul is a small thorny plant that is grown throughout India. The resin from the plant has been used for centuries because of its medicinal value. It is known that guggul is used to treat a wide range of conditions from obesity to rheumatism. Guggul is currently popular for its use in reduced and lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
What is Red Yeast Rice?
Red yeast rice is the product of yeast, Monascus purpureus that is grown on rice. The product contains many compounds called monacolins and these compounds have been known to inhibit cholesterol. Red yeast rice extract has been sold and used as a natural method at reducing cholesterol.
Guggul and Red Yeast Rice
Guggul Red yeast rice is the combination of the two products and making them one. This combination results in an effective and potent supplement that is effective at lowering cholesterol.
The natural ingredients contained in both red yeast rice and guggul are very effective at reducing cholesterol. The same cholesterol fighting ingredients are found in some of the more popular mainstream cholesterol medicines.
High cholesterol is one of the biggest threats to your heart. When excess amounts of this waxy, fat-like substance build up along the walls of the arteries there is an increased chance that you might have a stroke or heart attack. If you want to reduce your cholesterol, then the guggul and red yeast rice is the product for you.
Directions for Red Yeast Rice & Guggul
Two capsules should be taken 1-2 times day after you have had your meal. You should not take this product if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. It should not be used by individuals who are under 30. If you plan on taking guggul and red yeast rice, you should consult with your health practitioner before you do. If you are taking any medication for cholesterol then you should consult with your doctor.
General Red Yeast Rice Ingredients
Magnesium Oxide, Gelatin Capsule, Starch, Magnesium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose and Silica
I think it is much better than using drugs that damage your liver and cause sever aches and pains through the muscles in your body. This product has no side effects. When he stopped using this product for awhile his cholesterol went back up. There is no quick fixes out there for anything, so if you really want cholesterol to go down, stay on a heathy diet of lots of veggies and alot less meat.