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An Introduction To Red Yeast Rice

Article Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet

Author Name: James Tien

Red yeast rice is also known as Hong Qu. Its use as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering drugs has prompted many consumers to have questions about the history, effectiveness, and safety of this product. Each of those questions will be addressed here.

This natural substance has long been used in China for not just medical purposes but also as an ingredient in foods and sauces, and as the dye in Peking duck. Its medical efficacy in lowering cholesterol levels in humans has been borne out by research.

The effective qualities of these supplements are the result of a process of fermenting a kind of red yeast known as Monascus purpureus with rice. In the United States it is marketed as a cholesterol reducer. A strictly controlled environment is used to grow the Hong Qu sold as supplements in order to make it more potent.

Although there is scientific support for its cholesterol-reducing efficacy, the legal position of red yeast rice products is somewhat precarious in the United States. It is currently illegal for these products to contain their statin components; however, because they are technically considered supplements and not drugs, there is no government regulation overseeing the enforcement of this law.

Because these products are available without a prescription, buyers must be aware that not all supplements are produced to strictly standardized dosages. This is particularly important when considering a product that performs essentially the same function as a statin.

Those who wish to try out Hong Qu should find a product which is produced under standardization. Only consume these products under the guidance of your doctor. Children, pregnant women, anyone with liver problems, and people who currently take medicines that act similarly in the body should not take these supplements.

Side-effects have been reported and are similar to those reported by users of pharmaceutical statins. These side-effects include liver damage, and muscle pain or damage. If you experience muscle weakness or pain while using this supplement, speak to your doctor right away. Untreated side-effects may result in permanent damage.

Studies have shown these products to interfere with the body's natural production of CoQ10, a coenzyme involved in ATP production. ATP is the primary source of cellular energy. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of taking a CoQ10 supplement in addition to red yeast rice.

Hong Qu may be an appropriate alternative to pharmaceutical statins for some people, especially people who have experienced muscle pain from pharmaceutical statins. However, care should be taken to follow dosing guidelines and your doctor's directions.

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