alex revision
June 17th, 2009, 12:36 AM
Red yeast rice, effective substitute for statins
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:12 GMT
http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=98283§ionid=3510210
A red yeast rice dietary supplement has shown promising results in lowering blood lipid levels in individuals who cannot tolerate cholesterol-lowering medication.
Statins are the most common medication used to lower bad cholesterol levels but many patients discontinue taking the drug due to its adverse effects such as causing muscle pain and weakness, elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal symptoms.
A new study has found that red yeast rice dietary supplements can be used as an alternative in such individuals.
According to the study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, low levels of lovastatin in red yeast rice acts as an effective treatment in dyslipidemic patients who cannot tolerate statin therapy.
Red yeast rice supplements are reported to significantly lower total and LDL cholesterol levels through a 24-week treatment; myopathy, rhabdomyolysis and hepatotoxicity -- the common side effects of these supplements, however, were not reported in any of the studied cases.
Scientists concluded that red yeast supplements are a safe and effective solution for those suffering from high lipid levels.
They, therefore, advised individuals to avoid taking such supplements without a physician's advice.
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:00:12 GMT
http://www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=98283§ionid=3510210
A red yeast rice dietary supplement has shown promising results in lowering blood lipid levels in individuals who cannot tolerate cholesterol-lowering medication.
Statins are the most common medication used to lower bad cholesterol levels but many patients discontinue taking the drug due to its adverse effects such as causing muscle pain and weakness, elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal symptoms.
A new study has found that red yeast rice dietary supplements can be used as an alternative in such individuals.
According to the study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, low levels of lovastatin in red yeast rice acts as an effective treatment in dyslipidemic patients who cannot tolerate statin therapy.
Red yeast rice supplements are reported to significantly lower total and LDL cholesterol levels through a 24-week treatment; myopathy, rhabdomyolysis and hepatotoxicity -- the common side effects of these supplements, however, were not reported in any of the studied cases.
Scientists concluded that red yeast supplements are a safe and effective solution for those suffering from high lipid levels.
They, therefore, advised individuals to avoid taking such supplements without a physician's advice.