Oriyen Red Yeast Rice* natural cholesterol lowering

The American Heart Association advises members of the public to regularly check their total blood cholesterol level. This is an important first step in determining one’s risk for heart disease. High total blood cholesterol is considered a major contributing factor of heart disease, stroke and may also contribute to the formation of gallstones, sexual dysfunction, reduced mental abilities, and high blood pressure. Those with cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dl suffer twice the risk of heart disease as those whose levels are below 200 mg/dl.

Cholesterol Facts

The narrowing and hardening processes can continue until the artery is so narrow that blood clots or thrombus form. These clots then wedge in the narrowed artery, completely blocking it and cutting off all blood flow to the organ or organs that the artery supplies. The result is serious tissue cell death.

The major contributor to atherosclerosis is the carrier known as low-density lipoprotein or LDL. Fortunately, the other carrier, high-density lipoproteins (HDL) is capable of removing cholesterol from the blood vessels and transporting it back to the liver for disposal.

Obviously, it is better to have high levels of HDL, the “good cholesterol”, and lower levels of LDL, the “bad cholesterol”.

Studies on Red Yeast Rice

• Lowered total cholesterol level by 18%
• Lowered LDL by 22%
• Increased HDL levels, and
• Reduced triglycerides by 11%, in the treated group

There was little to no improvement in the placebo group.

Another study² placed 187 subjects with mild to moderately elevated levels of total cholesterol under the American Heart Association Step 1 diet* for 4 weeks and after that red yeast rice was given for 8 weeks. The diet alone for one month had no effect on cholesterol level. However, the 8-week treatment with red yeast rice reduced total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and increased HDL-cholesterol.

¹ “Cholesterol-lowering effects of a proprietary red yeast rice dietary supplement” was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 69 (2), 1999 and was conducted by Dr. David Heber and friends at the Center for Human Nutrition and Division of Clinical Nutrition.

² “A multi-center, self-controlled study of red yeast rice in subjects with elevated cholesterol” was published in the Current Therapeutic Research, Volume 58 (12), 1997 and directed by Dr. James Rippe, a director of the Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research.

* Step 1 Diet: 30% or less energy from fat, 8-10% from saturated fat, 10% from polyunsaturated fats, 15% from monounsaturated fats and less than 300mg of cholesterol per day.

The Rice for Healthy Heart & Blood Circulation

Oriyen Red Yeast Rice, obtained by fermenting red yeast (Monascus purpureus) on white rice, has gained recognition as an effective, natural cholesterol lowering substance. Most of the body's supply of cholesterol is produced in the liver and controlled by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol. Red yeast rice regulates the activity of HMG-CoA reductase to maintain normal cholesterol levels. Known as hong qu in Chinese, Red yeast rice has been used in China since 800 A.D. for maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory system.

Oriyen Red Yeast Rice (60 capsules x 500mg @$32)

Directions: Take 1 to 2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach

Ingredient

Each capsule contains 500mg of pure Monascus purpureus powder.