title: By the way, doctor.  I've heard that red yeast rice can help lower cholesterol.  What can you tell me about its effectiveness and safety?
authors.forename: Celeste
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Robb-Nicholson
mesh_terms: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D001688:Biological Products; C117343:red yeast rice