red yeast rice - High Cholesterol Message Board

Lyli · 09-02-2003, 06:44 PM

Hi Y'all,

My doc wants me to go on Red Yeast Rice for my cholesterol. Have any of you heard of this before?

Thanks

pslam 91 · 09-03-2003, 08:48 AM

Yes, I have. On this board as a matter of fact. I have not heard of it until I read it on this board. Look back at last months entries. You might find info. I saw it at the health food store. I am coming off lipitor. I might give it a try. Keep us posted on your results. I might research it on the net. I'll leave you a message as to what I find.

pslam 91 · 09-03-2003, 08:50 AM

P.S I like the Y'all! I am from the south too!

doug99collins · 09-05-2003, 07:50 AM

I read elsewhere on the net that you need to monitor your liver when going on this. I think you should try Pentathine, Omega 3 fish oils, policosanol and garlic pills along with regular excercise. policosanol has been shown to be better than statins in head to head studies. Do some searching on the net for studies on policosanol if you don't believe me.
Hope this helps, Doug

pslam 91 · 09-05-2003, 11:22 AM

thanks Doug, I read some other boards about policosanal. I looked up the red rice today and found the same info you did. I will look up the "poli" on the web too.