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Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of mortality in the United States.
One of the major risk factors for developing this disease is elevated total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. There are several categories of prescription drugs that are designed to help lower cholesterol, the most commonly prescribed are statin drugs. Statins are effective at lowering total and LDL cholesterol, but they are associated with significant side effects. Many individuals with elevated cholesterol have been able to improve their cardiovascular health through diet, exercise and nutraceutical supplements. One of the nutraceuticals that has been shown in research studies to support normal LDL and total cholesterol levels is red yeast rice.* Red yeast rice is the product of yeast ( Monascus purpureus ) grown on rice, and is served as a dietary staple in some Asian countries. It contains several compounds that are collectively known as monacolins which support the mechanisms that can lead to improved cardiovascular health.* .
Features:
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600 mg/per serving of organic red yeast rice grown in the USA.
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Carefully manufactured to avoid the presence of citrinin; a toxic that can be produced during the fermentation process.
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Easy to swallow vegetarian capsule.
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Gluten Free
Benefits:
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Red yeast rice has been shown in numerous studies to help support cardiovascular health.*
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Supports triglyceride, LDL and total cholesterol levels within the normal range.*
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Red yeast rice offers a safe option for supporting healthy cholesterol levels.*
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