Red Rice yeast - High Cholesterol Message Board

Morrisc7244 · 07-13-2008, 01:08 PM

I want to start taking Red Yeast Rice for my chholesterol but I don't know which is the best brand or dose.

The Mayor · 07-14-2008, 07:33 AM

Morrisc7244;

One of the best companies that is easily available here in the U.S. is NATURE'S PLUS extended release RYR. It comes in 600 mg. tabs. I just finished up an experiment myself last month and took this for 8 weeks and then got my blood work re-tested. It was the best results I have had in years! Keep in mind you should start out, as I did, taking only one 600 mg. tablet per day, usually with your dinner meal or just before bed.
No need to take two per day as the bottle might state. Safety first.

The Mayor · 07-14-2008, 08:07 AM

Morrisc7244,

I almost forgot to tell you that you also need to include a daily CoQ10 supplement (50 mg min. to 100 mg/day) along with the RYR.
When taking a statin, even though it may be a natural one, the statin robs the heart muscle of this naturally produced vitamin-like substance. Hence it is wise to compliment the RYR with this supplement to prevent any potential muscle issues such as rhabdomyolosis.

boubou · 07-15-2008, 04:58 AM

My RYR capsule come in 300mg. I took 2 X 300mg last time and brought my numbers nicely to 185.25. Now, I'm down to taking only 300mg per day before bed. I'm ok with my numbers being on the high side of acceptable (200 is ok by me). I exercised daily, at a normal weight, don't smoke.

Looly · 07-17-2008, 08:13 PM

I get heartburn from RYR supplements. Am I weird?