Quote:
Originally Posted by olsen
for the respondent who is taking red yeast rice--you ARE TAKING A STATIN. RYR is mevacolin K, the SAME ingredient in Mevacor. Although the amount of statin in Red Yeast rice is much less, It IS A STATIN...
the FDA compiled listing of all reported adverse effects from statins is availaable under the freedom of information act--you need to write to the FDA petitioning for the information. good lluck.
|
Yes this is very true....
Also Red Yeast Rice from China has come up contaminated with a real statins, Lovastatin (Mevacor). If readers here want to use Red Yeast Rice, I suggest you verify that yours does not come from China.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei
************************************
.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017
****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.