Doctors prescribe statins to decrease the chances of stroke due to high cholesterol. This actually helps lower cholesterol in ones body but it also has side effects. Some of the side effects are described below and the alternative methods that you can use to make sure that your body is not at … [Read more...]
Red Yeast rice in improving the level of cholesterol
Chinese have been using Red yeast rice for many years as a food colorant, food preservative, as an ingredient in rice wine and as a spice. It still continues to be a dietary staple in Asian, Japan and Chinese communities especially those living in the United States. Red Yeast Rice is also used … [Read more...]
Did You Know There Is An Alternative To Statin Drugs?
Hypercholesterolemia, commonly known as high cholesterol, is a condition that can cause serious consequences if it goes undetected. Typically, too much cholesterol circulating in the blood can lead to accumulation of sticky deposits in the artery walls, blocking the blood flow. The consequences of … [Read more...]
How Does Red Yeast Rice Help Cholesterol Levels?
Red yeast rice, also known as red koji rice, red fermented rice or red kojic rice is fermented rice which is reddish purple in color. The rice derives this color from its cultivation with the mold known as Monascus purpureus. This rice is available in the form of whole dried grains or ground powder … [Read more...]
Main advantages of using vitamin supplementsA
A Few Vitamins And Their Benefits (a)Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1)-This is the natural form of vitamin k. There is no side effects reported about this form of vitamin K and is therefore considered to be safer. The primary sources are dark green vegetables. This vitamin is an antioxidant in the cell … [Read more...]
How Does Red Yeast Rice Could Help with Cholesterol?
Red Yeast Rice Red yeast rice is a dietary staple in the East that has been linked to the amelioration of high blood cholesterol. Throughout the centuries, it has enjoyed a significant presence in Chinese and Japanese cuisines as it is highly valued for its restorative effects on human health. … [Read more...]