Clinical studies show that red yeast rice can dramatically lower LDL ("bad) cholesterol. But our tests revealed that levels of cholesterol-lowering statin compounds vary by more than 100-fold across products -- with some containing large amounts but other having hardly any.
What's equally concerning is that a potential toxin, citrinin, was found in four of the products.
Because most red yeast rice supplements don't list their amounts of lovastatin and related monacolins, there's no way for you to know what's really in them. ConsumerLab.com tested them, providing you for the first time with head-to-head comparisons. This is a must-see report for anyone using or interested in red yeast rice.
In this comprehensive Review, you'll get ConsumerLab's test results for ten supplements and many valuable recommendations. You will discover:
- How much lovastatin and other monacolins are in each product
- Which products are most similar to those shown to work in clinical trials
- Which products are contaminated with citrinin
- Potential side effects and cautions with red yeast rice
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