{"id":3884,"date":"2023-05-18T13:37:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T06:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/red-yeast-rice-what-it-is-benefits-and-side-effects\/"},"modified":"2023-05-18T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T06:37:33","slug":"red-yeast-rice-what-it-is-benefits-and-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3884","title":{"rendered":"Red Yeast Rice: What It Is, Benefits, and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re interested in natural remedies or just looking for ways to support your health, you may have heard about red yeast rice.<\/p>\n<p>This dietary supplement is believed to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2697909\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have an impact on heart health<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 but does it actually work? And is it safe?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick rundown on some potential benefits and risks you should consider.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Red Yeast Rice?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16112616\/red-yeast-rice-600-supplement.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159756\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16112616\/red-yeast-rice-600-supplement.png\" alt=\"red yeast rice powder and pill | Red Yeast Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Red yeast rice is a type of fermented rice product. \u201cRed yeast rice is a supplement created from\u00a0<i>Monascus purpureus<\/i>\u00a0yeast that is grown on rice,\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkellybay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelly Bay<\/a>, DC, CNS, CDN, a chiropractor and certified dietitian nutritionist based in Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a staple in <a href=\"https:\/\/nccih.nih.gov\/health\/redyeastrice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traditional Chinese medicine<\/a> because it can contain some monacolin K, which is a statin that\u2019s chemically similar to certain medically approved statin medications. (However, it\u2019s important to note that monocolin K is not a medically approved statin.)<\/p>\n<p>Because of this chemical similarity, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5368538\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FDA considers monacolin K<\/a>\u00a0to be an \u201cunapproved drug.\u201d Any product containing more than trace amounts of monacolin K is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nccih.nih.gov\/health\/redyeastrice#hed5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">banned from being marketed<\/a>\u00a0as a dietary supplement in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from its potential medicinal properties, red yeast rice has been used to add color and flavor to dishes like Peking duck and <i>char siu<\/i> (a.k.a. Chinese barbecue pork) for hundreds of years. Red yeast rice is sometimes known as red yeast <i>koji<\/i>, the Japanese word for a starter culture used to make fermented foods like miso paste.<\/p>\n<h2>Red Yeast Rice Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Red yeast rice is believed to have a number of benefits. But before deciding whether to try red yeast rice supplements \u2014 or any new supplement, for that matter \u2014 talk to a health care professional to discuss proper use and potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple reported benefits of red yeast rice.<\/p>\n<h3>It may support heart health<\/h3>\n<p>Red yeast rice is believed to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19528562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact heart health<\/a>\u00a0and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. However, there are some serious side effects to consider, and more research is needed to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p>\n<h3>It contains antioxidant-like compounds<\/h3>\n<p>Red yeast rice is a source of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3917265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">astaxanthin<\/a>, a crimson-colored\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12134711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carotenoid<\/a>\u00a0that is believed to have healthy benefits.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2587076\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some research<\/a>\u00a0suggests red yeast rice may be associated with healthy cell growth, but Bay notes that \u201chuman studies regarding this are very limited, and additional research is needed to fully evaluate this potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Red Yeast Rice Side Effects<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16112609\/red-yeast-rice-600-side-effects.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159755\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16112609\/red-yeast-rice-600-side-effects.png\" alt=\"red yeast rice spilling out of bowl | Red Yeast Rice\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Because monacolin K is chemically similar to a statin drug, red yeast rice can potentially cause similar side effects, Bay says.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-red-yeast-rice\/art-20363074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side effects<\/a>\u00a0may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Increased liver enzymes<\/li>\n<li>Muscle weakness\/pain<\/li>\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000473.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhabdomyolysis<\/a>\u00a0(a breakdown of muscle tissue that may lead to kidney issues)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Side effects can be hard to predict, because monacolin K levels can vary so widely depending on the brand or formulation. \u201cThere\u2019s no way to know exactly how much monacolin K is in the product,\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tinamarinaccio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tina Marinaccio<\/a>, MS, RD, who offers nutrition counseling and cooking classes in the greater New York City area.<\/p>\n<p>One more risk to consider: Some red yeast rice supplements have been found to contain a mycotoxin called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.2903\/j.efsa.2018.5368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">citrinin<\/a>, which may negatively affect the kidneys and liver, Bay says.<\/p>\n<p>Before you buy red yeast rice, consider these questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How is the supplement made? Is it tested to be free of citrinin?<\/li>\n<li>Is it processed without harmful solvents or other additives?<\/li>\n<li>Is the company reputable?<\/li>\n<li>Are they making claims about monacolin K? (Supplement companies have to adhere to industry standards for all claims, which are regulated by the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always choose high-quality dietary supplements, and talk to your doctor before trying a new supplement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re interested in natural remedies or just looking for ways to support your health, you may have heard about red yeast rice. This dietary supplement is believed to\u00a0have an impact on heart health\u00a0\u2014 but does it actually work? And is it safe? 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