Even though red yeast rice is an effective supplement that is used to treat high cholesterol, it is very important to note that it can react adversely to other medications.
Drug interactions with red yeast rice can be very serious and it is important that people are aware of what they are taking.
A List of the [...]

Red-yeast rice is a very effective and popular supplement that is able to reduce cholesterol. Even after it was restricted by the FDA, the supplement is still widely available.  The FDA banned the supplement because it contained an ingredient, lovastatin, which can also be found in statin drugs such as Mevacor and Altoprev. Because these [...]

Despite the potential benefits that are associated with the use of red yeast rice, there are some things that need to be known about the product.
What to Do Before Taking Red Yeast Rice
It is very important that before taking red yeast rice supplements that you consult with a doctor. The doctor will be able to [...]

For people who are taking red yeast rice and enjoy grapefruit or grapefruit juice they should be very careful. Grapefruit can enhance the effects of statin and can enhance blood concentration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors by as much as 15 times, and this can drastically increase the risk of side effects and liver damage. Because [...]

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 [...]