Red Yeast Rice

Elevated cholesterol levels contribute to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. While a low-fat, low-cholesterol will help control cholesterol levels, many people need additional help to lower their levels to safe territories. Television is filled with advertisements for a popular group of medicines called statins which can reduce cholesterol. But as their use expands, reports of side effects also appear to be on the increase. If you need to lower your cholesterol levels consider an all natural supplement like Red Yeast Rice.

Red Yeast Rice by Vitabase is a combination of three naturally occurring supplements clinically shown to support healthy cholesterol levels. Red Yeast Rice is a traditional Chinese medicine. Red Yeast Rice works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase which is responsible for producing cholesterol. In a UCLA School of Medicine study participants took Red Yeast Rice for twelve weeks and experienced significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Two American Heart Association studies showed similar benefits. Total cholesterol fell more than 16%, LDL cholesterol dropped 21% and triglycerides 24%. HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) rose 14%.

A second ingredient in our formula is Oat Bran. Oat bran is recommended by the American Heart Association. As a soluble fiber it is effective at lowering cholesterol. In 1997 oat bran was the first food registered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for lowering cholesterol.

Gugulipids® come from a small tree in India. It works in several ways to lower cholesterol. First it inhibits the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Secondly, it encourages additional excretion of cholesterol from the body. Finally, it promotes safe breakdown of cholesterol within the body.

A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet provides a good foundation for healthy cholesterol levels. To further support healthy levels add Red Yeast Rice. Vitabase Red Yeast Rice with Oat Bran and Gugulipids® provides three additional helps in lowering cholesterol and reducing risks of heart attack and stroke. Learn more...