Red yeast rice: a new hypolipidemic drug.
Red yeast rice is a source of fermented pigment with possible bioactive effect. Evidence shows that fermented red yeast rice lowers cholesterol levels moderately compared to other statin drugs, but with the added advantage of underscores its potential as a new alternative to lipid level control. It is concluded from the present evidence that other types of pigmented rice possess opportunities for development as new functional foods.
Journoud
Mélanie
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School of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Jones
Peter J H
PJ
D000818:Animals; D001688:Biological Products / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000178:diet therapy*; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D001688:Biological Products; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; C117343:red yeast rice; D002784:Cholesterol