grego65  on July 30th, 2010

drug companies suck

naturalhealth10  on August 1st, 2010

There actually are some good US companies still selling effective red yeast rice. A company called Real Natural Remedies is founded by a cardiologist and sells a great product. Healthy amount of Monocolin K and no toxins like Citrinin. google Real Natural Remedies

Dromiz  on August 2nd, 2010

Yes in 2000 the FDA forced the Red Yeast Rice to be changed. The version sold in the USA no longer can lower cholesterol. Leave it to the US to take a helpful NATURAL option worthless.

This sound like a sell out to the high priced drug companies again or what.

CreedChrist  on August 2nd, 2010

well they don’t take ALL the lovastain out. The FDA says that there can’t be an excessive amount but companys are allowed to still have traces amounts of it.

MarBaway  on August 3rd, 2010

Guys, search for (DEATH BY DEFAULT) by doctor E Jackson Stockwell. AMAZING.

gur2ys4me  on August 4th, 2010

Being completely natural doesnt necessarily mean it is safe. Certain natural plants can be very harmful. The FDA claimed it removed the lovastatin because of possible muscle problems that could lead to kidney impairment. It probably had more to do with US pharmaceuticals wanting the drug to themselves, and notice the FDA allows them to sale it. My best guess is that it is safe, but I need to do more research as well. Other countries really dont seem to have any problem with it.

DerekChaunessey  on August 6th, 2010

Got it. So if I order red yeast rice from overseas, does it have any negative side effects since the FDA seems to believe the lovastatin in it is chemically the same as cholesterol lowering drugs? I’m under the impression lovastatin is completely naturaly because it’s derived from fungus or mold.

gur2ys4me  on August 7th, 2010

You’re simply buying red yeast rice without the lovastatin, making it ineffective for lowering bad cholesterol; that is what CVC is selling. Don’t be fooled by clever marketing. Look at the ingredients again. I went to the CVS on-line site, and seen where they are selling five products of red yeast rice. See anything in there that says it contains lovastatin? Of course you dont. Do a google search of the FDA and US courts about red yeast rice and lovastatin.

DerekChaunessey  on August 9th, 2010

So what the hell is CVS selling then hah?

kagee47  on August 11th, 2010

If you want a red yeast rice with the lovastatin please email me. It comes from Singapore.

gur2ys4me  on August 14th, 2010

Red yeast rice sold in the US has the lovastatin taken out, making it virtually worthless in lowering bad cholesterol. Other countries leave it in, and they have remarkable results often lowering bad cholesterol on average 20%.

yvhiaw  on August 16th, 2010

Find a asian store, it cost u 5 bucks to get a bag of red yeast rice, mix with your regular rice, and cook it, eat it everyday, it cost nothing, but good for u

DerekChaunessey  on August 17th, 2010

I saw red yeast rice at CVS. Is it safe and does it work? I heard the FDA banned some part of it, eh?

litebug12345  on August 17th, 2010

I read that high cholesterol is hereditary, and I was not so surprised to learn that I had it. I knew that meant I should be cutting down on cheese, eggs, butter and red meat (all the reasons I have for living!!) but the idea of going on a prescription drug was not exactly what I wanted to do. I did some research and found Sterolyn. The best part about this is that its working, and I don’t even have to change my diet.

ginalster  on August 17th, 2010

In the United States it is no longer legal to sell supplements containing the specific strain of Monascus purpureus used in red yeast rice. Not all red yeast rice contain the same concentrations of the ingredients. Some red yeast rice products may have little or no cholesterol-lowering effects. You can still buy red yeast rice supplements in health food store; however, these supplements are produced using a different strain of yeast or fermentation process than those in the studies.

provenwealthsolution  on August 19th, 2010

It may deplete CoQ10, just like the statin drugs millions are on!

Soulnik  on August 22nd, 2010

Red Yeast Rice depletes CoQ10.

Bryce  on October 12th, 2011

Sources of saturated fat include animal products, hydrogenated fats and some plant fats. Since unsaturated fats are regarded as the ‘good’ fats, it is better to go for this kind, rather than the bad ones.

These sorts of diets for lowering cholesterol could also help someone to maintain a good weight.