Nature's Sunshine Red Yeast Rice by Natures Sunshine

Powerful natural substances similar to popular cholesterol lowering drugs. Shown in studies to significantly reduce overall and LDL cholesterol levels. Studies indicate that red yeast rice may also provide other cardiovascular benefits such as helping heart disease and balancing blood sugar levels. Each 2 capsule serving contains 1200 mg of red yeast rice.

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History and Usage:

Red Yeast Rice has been a part of traditional Chinese medicine since at least A.D. 800. It is made by fermenting Monoascus purpureus, a type of yeast, over red rice. Traditionally the Chinese used it for a variety of ailments including upset stomach, blood circulation and spleen function.

Recent studies have discovered that Red Yeast Rice contains substances similar to those found in popular cholesterol lowering drugs. Red Yeast Rice inhibits the action of an enzyme in the body called HMG-CoA reductase, which is known to increase cholesterol. Several clinical studies have verified Red Yeast Rice’s effectiveness in lowering cholesterol. One study presented to the American Heart Association in 1999 found that patients using Red Yeast Rice saw a 16% reduction in total cholesterol, with a 21% reduction in LDL cholesterol (“bad”) and 24% decrease in triglycerides. HDL cholesterol (“good”) increased 14%. An additional 8-week study of individuals with high cholesterol levels saw those taking Red Yeast Rice reduce total cholesterol 22%, LDL cholesterol 31% and triglycerides 34%. Red Yeast Rice appears to work by reducing the cholesterol produced in the liver.

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Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: Take two capsules with a meal two to three times daily.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Red Yeast Rice (Monoascus purpureus) 1200 mg * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: Guaranteed pure. Circulatory System Support. Nature’s Sunshine uses natural source materials in its products that are subject to color variation. Product of U.S.A. Other Ingredients: Cellulose (plant fiber), magnesium stearate (vegetable), gelatin, and water.

Caution: Do not take this product if: Pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy. Consult your health care provider before using if you are currently taking any cholesterol-lowering agents. Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly. For adults 20 years of age or older. People with, or at risk for, liver disease should not use this product. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Websites for Further Research:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholestero...

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/...

http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/...

http://www.americanheart.org

http://www.heartinfo.org/

http://www.womenheart.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/heart/

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