Cholesterol is a type of
fat (lipid) made by the body. It is essential for good
health and is found in every cell in the body. However,
a high cholesterol level in the blood (hypercholesterolaemia)
is associated with an increased risk of various problems,
such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke.
It is claimed that Red Yeast Rice, used for centuries
by the Chinese and other Asian Cultures has been shown
to effectivly reduce high cholesterol levels. Red yeast
extract contains a number compounds known as statins,
among them lovastatin, the active ingredient in the
cholesterol-lowering drug, Mevacor™
