Red yeast rice

[Guest guest]

Red yeast rice is sold in Chinese grocery stores, in the food section.

It is used to make roasted ducks red, according to one of my teachers.

It looks like a red-coated rice.

 

Karen Vaughan

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Karen Wrote:

 

Re: Red yeast rice

Red yeast rice is sold in Chinese grocery stores, in the food section.

It is used to make roasted ducks red, according to one of my teachers.

It looks like a red-coated rice.

 

Karen Vaughan

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Reply: In fact it does not look " coated " . Rather, it appears and is

penetrated to the core of the grain with red coloration. At least all the

products that I have seen are as such.

 

Stephen

 

 

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[Guest guest]

, PACorapi@a... wrote:

>

> Isn't Red Yeast Rice that one that they banned for use for reducing

> cholesterol? Or am I confused as usual?

 

 

To my knowledge red yeast rice has never been promoted as a weight

reduction herb. You may be thinking of glucomannon, which I THINK is

the one that a few people OD'd on a few years ago and then needed

surgery to unplug their intestines. If I remember right, at least one

person died because of taking too much glucomannon.

 

Mitsy

[Guest guest]

Red Yeast Rice is for cholesterol and it hasn't been

banned. They tried but failed unless it's happened in

the last 6-9 months. Worked as well as the Statin

Drug. I worked in a health food store and doctors sent

patients in for it instead of the prescription.

Lynn

 

 

 

> , PACorapi@a...

> wrote:

> >

> > Isn't Red Yeast Rice that one that they banned for

> use for reducing

> > cholesterol? Or am I confused as usual?

[Guest guest]

Red Yeast Rice is for cholesterol and it hasn't been

banned. They tried but failed unless it's happened in

the last 6-9 months. >

 

I believe they did ban it in Canada. Health Canada is about as much in bed

with the drug

companies as the FDA>

 

 

[Guest guest]

Did he make any recommendations on products or what to look for in the

product? The whole reason I started this discussion was that I saw it for sale

in

Sam's club by Rexall. And I thought it had be banned, but apparently they

were only in the trying stage.

 

I am asking for a friend's wife. She doesn't want to start the drugs and

she is young. How much did you take and what product (not asking for

recommendation, but rather to check out product to see type).

 

Thanks and have a great day.

 

Green Blessings

Patty Corapi

 

In a message dated 12/7/2005 12:08:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,

seagrape writes:

 

Red Yeast Rice is still around and has not been banned. My doctor

recently recommended I try it before going on a prescription drug. It

worked, too!! Cholesterol now normal.

 

Mitsy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, Lynn Rivarde

<windstarlove> wrote:

>

> Red Yeast Rice is for cholesterol and it hasn't been

> banned.

 

Red Yeast Rice is still around and has not been banned. My doctor

recently recommended I try it before going on a prescription drug. It

worked, too!! Cholesterol now normal.

 

Mitsy

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that, disgusting that they want to ban

everything that works!! It's been used in China for

that purpose for (I believe I read) 500 years. Would

be wonderful if people cared about healing instead of

money. There truly is enough to go around.

Lynn

 

 

--- Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote:

> I believe they did ban it in Canada. Health Canada

> is about as much in bed with the drug

> companies as the FDA>

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that, disgusting that they want to ban

everything that works!! It's been used in China for

that purpose for (I believe I read) 500 years. Would

be wonderful if people cared about healing instead of

money. There truly is enough to go around.

Lynn

 

--- Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote:

 

>

> Red Yeast Rice is for cholesterol and it hasn't

> been

> banned. They tried but failed unless it's happened

> in

> the last 6-9 months. >

>

> I believe they did ban it in Canada. Health Canada

> is about as much in bed with the drug

> companies as the FDA>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

My husband has high cholesterol and he took Cholestene, a red yeast rice

product. He got very sick from it due to taking too much. Felt very ill, flu

like symptoms, thought he was having a heart attack etc.

 

He now takes a very small dosage, along with other natural cholesterol

lowering products that include garlic and niacin.

 

He's also going to begin taking Omega 3's and a B-complex.

 

HTH,

Blessings,

Nancy - S. Florida

 

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David the Beloved <david_m_20782

Re: CholesteroL

 

The Omega 3s come in softgel, the Red Yeast Rice comes in capsules. I get

mine at Vitamin Shoppe. I get the Omega 3s where each softgel contains 300

mg EPA and 200 mg DHA. I take 3 of those in the morning and 3 at bed time.

Red Yeast Rice comes in 600 mgs capsules, I take 2 in the morning and 2 at

bedtime.

[Guest guest]

Hi Make sure she takes coQ10 60 mg daily. Red yeast contains the same statin as

Mevacor and depresess the same enzyme that makes CoQ10. Watch out for any muscle

pains. If so stop taking it.

High cholesterol could be due to an improper assimilation of Carbogydrates. Skip

them for a couple of weeks and retest. Then stay away from grains and cereals.

Ceratin metabolic tyuoes react positively to carbo suppression. Keep your

triglycerides low by taking 5000 mg daily of EPA/DHA.

Flushing the liver and gallbladder also helps. The cholesterol is routed back

from the intestines into the liver and this pathway is clogged often. Flushing

bile from the liver always helps in reducing cholesterol. Take bile inducing

herbs clalled cholagogues and observe.

regards

Frank Original Message -----

aammom615

Thursday, October 12, 2006 4:16 PM

Red Yeast Rice

 

 

Hello everyone!!!

 

Does anyone know or had any experience with Red Yeast Rice??? My 62-year-old

mom (who lives out-of-state from me) started taking it on the advice of her

health food store owner (not an expert in the least!) to lower her high

cholesterol. The doctor thinks the cholesterol is genetic because she exercises,

watches her weight (she is very thin) and is in general good health. And of

course her MD wants her to go on cholesterol lowering medications (shock, I

know). Also, she takes Valerian nightly for sleep. She said she feels terrible

now. I think it is the red yeast rice.

 

Any help would be so appreciated!!

 

Blessings,

Lisa in the US

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Thorne (maker) Deproloft (product) . . .

 

, " Lynn Koiner "

<koiner wrote:

Is there another

source of an unaltered red yeast rice?

>

> ~ Lynn Koiner

[Guest guest]

My cardiologist recommended this company. I've been pleased with

both product & their service.

 

Healthy Origins Cholestene RYR 600 mg

 

http://www.healthyorigins.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?

Screen=PROD & Store_Code=HO & Product_Code=10093

 

I've read that NOW brand offers RYR in caps, tabs & powder form.

Many NOW products are available at most Super Supplements. Don't

know anything about their RYR.

 

RYR is native to China.

 

Meg

[Guest guest]

My hubby is taking Niacin for his blood pressure, and an herbal heart blend

for the high blood pressure. I'm pleased to report that his BP has been

" normal " since doing this, and nobody has complained about his cholesterol,

though I haven't seen the labs personally.

 

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Blog ~ http://shellyct.blogspot.com/

 

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[Guest guest]

Red Yeast Rice is still a statin and a drug with the same bad side

effects.

 

 

, Meg <megalef

wrote:

>

> My cardiologist recommended this company. I've been pleased with

> both product & their service.

>

> Healthy Origins Cholestene RYR 600 mg

>

[Guest guest]

I was on lipitor for years and felt terrible and went to red yeast rice with

much better results.

 

jlkinkona <josephine wrote: Red Yeast Rice is still a

statin and a drug with the same bad side

effects.

[Guest guest]

Last August, Dr Ira Rosenfeld on FOX TV said that, because Red Rice had statin,

the drug company making this won a law suit and now statins must be removed from

Red Yeast Rice. I went out immediatley and bought up the older bottles on the

shelf. However, statin will go generic next year so the vitamin companies can

go back to the former formula. Rosefeld said that 3 companies refused to remove

the statin but I could not find out which ones refused to do this.

I feel that there are other chemicals in RYR that has health benefits so I

continue to take it, along with other cholesterol lowering supplements. While

my cholesterol is not always low, my HDLs are extremely good....close to 100!

My total level is between 200 and 225. It is hard for me to break 225 but once

it was actually 200....Lynn Koiner

-

Laura Chollick

Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:59 AM

Re: Re: Red yeast rice in Canada for

cholesterol

 

 

My doc told me that Red yeast rice is a " natural Statin " so that it could

affect the liver too. Is that true???

Laura

 

Carol <carol wrote:

The FDA and Health Canada has ordered several red yeast rice retailers

to stop selling their products because they were making pharmaceutical

claims about lowering cholesterol. Also, upon review of their

certificates of analysis, their products were deemed to contain

significant amounts of lovastatin - a drug for lowering lipids

(cholesterol).

 

So if you buy a quality red yeast rice, it won't have the lovastatin

in it, and you shouldn't have to worry about your liver. But you have

to do a lot of research to find a good quality one.

 

Carol

http://www.bluegreensolutions.com

 

, Laura Chollick

<lchollick wrote:

>

> Dianne,

> I used Red Yeast Rice for years and it works great. It is a

statin still and you still need to get your liver enzymes checked

regularly. Also take CoQ10 with it. Statins deplete your CoQ10 so

it is important to take it. I was on lipitor and had joint aches and

when I got on the red yeast rice I didn't have symptoms.

> Hope that helps.

> laura

 

" The person who says it cannot be done

should not interrupt the person doing it "

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the replies everyone! Lynn, would you mind sharing what other

cholesterol lowering supps you take please? I would really appreciate- have you

tried hawthorne?

Thanks,

Dianne

[Guest guest]

Hi all , I know this is off subject , but what is red yeast rice ? and is it good for cholesterol .. Thanks for all answers.... Ann

 

Just me Ann

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann,

 

I am going to give you a Wikepedia link with regard to red yeast rice.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_yeast_rice

 

It is supposed to be beneficial in lowering cholesterol. As to if it

works, I have never had any experience or personal feedback with regard

to this product. Although because the FDA tried to force Swanson

Vitamins to stop selling it sometime last year, I would say.....

probably.

 

Hugs,

 

 

oleander soup , Ann Hart <ann.hart wrote:

>

> Hi all , I know this is off subject , but

> what is red yeast rice ? and is it good for cholesterol .. Thanks for

all answers.... Ann

>

>

> Just me Ann

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all , I know this is off subject , but

what is red yeast rice ? and is it good for cholesterol .. Thanks for all answers.... AnnIt used to be but the FDA ruled that since it contained lovastatin companies were required to take it off the shelves. So the red yeast rice now sold in the USprobably won't do you much good. There may be some red yeast rice out therethat contains the original but I wouldn't waste money on it trying to find out ifit does or not. I have found that beta sistosterol will not only lower cholesterol butalso reduce BPH in men. The excerpt below is from about.com on the FDA's action.Thanks to the FDA and the federal courts, there has been a lot of

confusion about the red yeast rice products available in the United

States. In the late 1990s, studies showed that this over-the-counter

dietary supplement was quite effective at reducing cholesterol levels,

mainly because one of the natural ingredients in red yeast rice turned

out to be lovastatin. (Statins

were originally derived from yeast products; the lovastatin in red

yeast rice is "natural.") When the FDA figured out that red yeast rice

contained a regulated substance, an effective drug protected under

patent law, it banned red yeast rice products, unless manufacturers

took extra steps to remove the lovastatin.

[Guest guest]

Morning May, Thanks for the information , sorry it's taken so long to get back , I was told the FDA took out a main ingredient in Red yeast , and was putting it in the statin drugs.... They say I have high cholestrol and wanted to put me on the statin , I'm looking for another way .... Thanks again for the help ....

 

Just me Ann--- On Mon, 7/28/08, May <luellamay129 wrote:

May <luellamay129 Re: Red yeast riceoleander soup Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 9:35 PM

 

 

Hi Ann,I am going to give you a Wikepedia link with regard to red yeast rice.http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Red_yeast_ riceIt is supposed to be beneficial in lowering cholesterol. As to if itworks, I have never had any experience or personal feedback with regardto this product. Although because the FDA tried to force SwansonVitamins to stop selling it sometime last year, I would say.....probably.Hugs,oleander soup, Ann Hart <ann.hart@.. .> wrote:>> Hi all , I know this is off subject , but> what is red yeast rice ? and is it good for cholesterol .. Thanks forall answers.... Ann>>> Just me

Ann>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann,The FDA's reaction and objection was due to the fact that red yeast contains the natural ingredient that is used in statins. Why do something naturally when you can use patented synthetics for profit? ahem.In any event, I am going to post a link to Tony's forum at Curezone with regard to the cholesterol myth. Please read it in its entirety. Of course, one must lead a healthy lifestyle in all ways to prevent any type of illness. Diet, exercise, and positive outlook are very important.http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1232952#iYou may have to scroll down the page a bit to read the post.I am also going to post a protocol for reducing cholesterol, should you wish to follow that.I hope this helps.Hugs,Very Important

 

Apple pectin: As directed on label - Lowers cholesterol levels by binding fats and heavy metals.

 

Calcium: As directed on label - To prevent hypocalcemia, or low calcium levels. Use calcium aspartate form.

 

Chinese red yeast rice extract: As directed on label - Has cholesterol lowering properties.

 

Chromium picolinate: 400-600 mcg daily. Lowers total cholesterol levels and improved HDL to LDL ratio.

 

CoenzymeQ10: 60 mg daily. Improves circulation.

 

Coenzyme A from Coenzyme Technologies: As directed on label - Works

well with coenzyme Q10 to streamline metabolism, process fats, remove

toxins from the body, and boost the immune system.

 

Fiber (oat bran or guar gum): As directed on label 1/2 hour before the

first meal of the day. Take separately from other supplements and

medications. Helps to lower cholesterol.

 

Garlic (Kyolic from Wakunaga: 2 capsules 3 times daily. Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

 

L-Carnitine: As directed on label. Studies conducted using 4 grams of

carnitine daily for 12 months showed lowered cholesterol levels in

people who had bad heart attacks.

 

Lecithin granules 1 tbsp 3 times daily before mels.

or capsules: 1,200 mg 3 times daily before meals

Lowers cholesterol. A fat emulsifier.

 

Lipotropic factors: As directed on label. Substances that prevent fat deposits (as in arterioslorosis).

 

Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids: As directed on label. If you are

taking cholesterol lowering drugs, your lycopene levels will be

reduced. Lycopene is one of the carotenoids that boosts the immune

system.

 

Vitamin B complex: as directed on label. B vitamins work best when taken together. Important in controlling cholesterol levels.

 

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and b3 (niacin): 300 mg daily. Do not exceed

this amount. Lowers cholesterol. Do not use a sustained release

formula and do not substitute niacinamide for niacin. Caution: Do not take niacin if you hve a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure.

 

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: 3,000 to 8,000 mg daily in divided doses. Lowers cholesterol.

 

Vitamin E: 200 IU daily or 400 IU every other day. Improves

circulation. Use am emulsion form for rapid assimilation. Use

d-alpha-tocopherol form.

 

Helpful

 

Essential fatty acids (black currant seed oil, borage oil,

primrose oil, or Kyolic-EPA from Wakunaga): As directed on label.

Take with Vitamin E as recommended above. Reduces LDL level and thins

the blood.

 

Heart Science from Source Naturals: As directed on label. Contains

antioxidants to lower cholesterol, plus herbs, vitamins, and other

nutrients that protect the heart and promote healthy cardiovascular

function.

 

Proteolytic enzymes: As directed on label. Take with meals and between meals. Aids digestion. Caution: Do not give this supplement to a child.

 

 

Selenium: 200 mcg daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 40 mcg daily. Deficiency has been linked to heart disease.

 

Shiitake extract or reishi extract: As directed on label. Helps to control and lower cholesterol levels.

 

Herbs

 

Cayenne, goldenseal, and hawthorn berries help to lower

cholesterol. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily

basis for more than a week at a time. Do not use it during pregancy,

and use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.

 

Spirulina, taken on a daily basis has been shown to lower cholesterol.

 

Cinnamon has been shown to lower cholesterol.

 

Include the following cholesterol lowering foods in your diet:

almonds, apples, bananas, carrots, cold water fish, dried beans,

garlic, grapefruit, oats, olive oil, salmon, strawberries, and walnuts.

 

Make sure to take in plenty of fiber in the form of fruits, vegetables,

whole grains. Water soluble dietary fiber is very important in

reducing serum cholesterol. It is found in barley, beans, brown rice,

fruits, glucomannan, guar gum, and oats. Oat bran and brown rice bran

are the best foods for lowering cholesterol. Whole grain cereals (in

moderation) and brown rice are good as well. Since fiber absorbs the

minerals from the food it is in, take extra minerals separately from

the fiber.

 

Drink fresh juices, especially carrot, celery, and beet juices. Carrot

juice helps to flush out fat from the bile in the liver and this helps

lower cholesterol.

 

Go on a monthly spirulina fast, with carrot and celery juice or lemon and steam distilled water.

 

Use only unrefined cold or expeller pressed oils. Cold pressed oils

are those that have never been heated above 110 degrees farenheit

during processing. At this temperature, enzyme destruction begins.

Use oils that are liquid at room temperature such as olive, flaxseed.

 

Do not eat any nuts except raw, unsalted pecans, walnuts, and almonds.

Almonds are rich in the amino acid arginine and were found in one study

to cut cholesterol levels by sixteen points over a four week period.

 

Reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet.

Saturated fats include all fats of animal origins, as well as coconut

and palm kernel oils. Eliminate from the diet all hydrogenated fats

and hardened fats and oils such as margarine, lard, and butter.

Margarine that contains plant sterols, however, is a relatively healthy

option. Consume no heated fats or processed oils, and avoid animal

products (especially pork and pork products) and fried or fatty foods.

Always read food product labels carefully. You may consume nonfat

milk, low fat cottage cheese, and skinless white poultry meat

(preferably turkey) but only in moderation.

 

Do not consume alcohol, cakes, candy, carbonated drinks, coffee,

gravies, nondairy creamers, pies, processed or refined foods, refined

carbohydrates, tea, tobacco, or white bread.

 

Get regular moderate exercise. Always consult with your health care provider before beginning any new exercise program.

 

Try to avoid stress and sustained tension.

 

This is a complete cholesterol reducing protocol. Hopefully, this will aid your research and answer your questions.oleander soup , Ann Hart <ann.hart wrote:>> Morning May, Thanks for the information , sorry it's taken so long to get back , I was told the FDA took out a main ingredient in Red yeast , and was putting it in the statin drugs.... They say I have high cholestrol and wanted to put me on the statin , I'm looking for another way .... Thanks again for the help .... > > > > Just me Ann> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks again

 

Just me Ann--- On Wed, 8/13/08, May <luellamay129 wrote:

May <luellamay129 Re: Red yeast riceoleander soup Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 10:20 AM

 

 

Hi Ann,The FDA's reaction and objection was due to the fact that red yeast contains the natural ingredient that is used in statins. Why do something naturally when you can use patented synthetics for profit? ahem.In any event, I am going to post a link to Tony's forum at Curezone with regard to the cholesterol myth. Please read it in its entirety. Of course, one must lead a healthy lifestyle in all ways to prevent any type of illness. Diet, exercise, and positive outlook are very important.http://curezone. com/forums/ fm.asp?i= 1232952#iYou may have to scroll down the page a bit to read the post.I am also going to post a protocol for reducing cholesterol, should you wish to follow that.I hope this helps.Hugs,Very ImportantApple pectin: As directed on label - Lowers cholesterol levels by binding fats and heavy metals.Calcium: As directed on label - To prevent hypocalcemia, or low calcium levels. Use calcium aspartate form.Chinese red yeast rice extract: As directed on label - Has cholesterol lowering properties.Chromium picolinate: 400-600 mcg daily. Lowers total cholesterol levels and improved HDL to LDL ratio.CoenzymeQ10: 60 mg daily. Improves circulation.Coenzyme A from Coenzyme Technologies: As directed on label - Works well with coenzyme Q10 to streamline metabolism, process fats, remove toxins from the body, and boost the immune system.Fiber (oat bran or guar gum): As directed on label 1/2 hour before the first meal of the day. Take separately from other supplements and medications.

Helps to lower cholesterol.Garlic (Kyolic from Wakunaga: 2 capsules 3 times daily. Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure.L-Carnitine: As directed on label. Studies conducted using 4 grams of carnitine daily for 12 months showed lowered cholesterol levels in people who had bad heart attacks.Lecithin granules 1 tbsp 3 times daily before mels.or capsules: 1,200 mg 3 times daily before mealsLowers cholesterol. A fat emulsifier.Lipotropic factors: As directed on label. Substances that prevent fat deposits (as in arterioslorosis) .Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids: As directed on label. If you are taking cholesterol lowering drugs, your lycopene levels will be reduced. Lycopene is one of the carotenoids that boosts the immune system.Vitamin B complex: as directed on

label. B vitamins work best when taken together. Important in controlling cholesterol levels.Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and b3 (niacin): 300 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount. Lowers cholesterol. Do not use a sustained release formula and do not substitute niacinamide for niacin. Caution: Do not take niacin if you hve a liver disorder, gout, or high blood pressure.Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: 3,000 to 8,000 mg daily in divided doses. Lowers cholesterol.Vitamin E: 200 IU daily or 400 IU every other day. Improves

circulation. Use am emulsion form for rapid assimilation. Use d-alpha-tocopherol form.HelpfulEssential fatty acids (black currant seed oil, borage oil, primrose oil, or Kyolic-EPA from Wakunaga): As directed on label. Take with Vitamin E as recommended above. Reduces LDL level and thins the blood.Heart Science from Source Naturals: As directed on label. Contains antioxidants to lower cholesterol, plus herbs, vitamins, and other nutrients that protect the heart and promote healthy cardiovascular function.Proteolytic enzymes: As directed on label. Take with meals and between meals. Aids digestion. Caution: Do not give this supplement to a child.Selenium: 200 mcg daily. If you are pregnant, do not

exceed 40 mcg daily. Deficiency has been linked to heart disease.Shiitake extract or reishi extract: As directed on label. Helps to control and lower cholesterol levels.HerbsCayenne, goldenseal, and hawthorn berries help to lower cholesterol. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than a week at a time. Do not use it during pregancy, and use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.Spirulina, taken on a daily basis has been shown to lower cholesterol.Cinnamon has been shown to lower cholesterol. Include the following cholesterol lowering foods in your diet: almonds, apples, bananas, carrots, cold water fish, dried beans, garlic, grapefruit, oats, olive oil, salmon, strawberries, and walnuts.Make sure to take in plenty of fiber in the form of fruits, vegetables,

whole grains. Water soluble dietary fiber is very important in reducing serum cholesterol. It is found in barley, beans, brown rice, fruits, glucomannan, guar gum, and oats. Oat bran and brown rice bran are the best foods for lowering cholesterol. Whole grain cereals (in moderation) and brown rice are good as well. Since fiber absorbs the minerals from the food it is in, take extra minerals separately from the fiber.Drink fresh juices, especially carrot, celery, and beet juices. Carrot juice helps to flush out fat from the bile in the liver and this helps lower cholesterol.Go on a monthly spirulina fast, with carrot and celery juice or lemon and steam distilled water.Use only unrefined cold or expeller pressed oils. Cold pressed oils are those that have never been heated above 110 degrees farenheit during processing. At this temperature, enzyme destruction begins. Use oils

that are liquid at room temperature such as olive, flaxseed.Do not eat any nuts except raw, unsalted pecans, walnuts, and almonds. Almonds are rich in the amino acid arginine and were found in one study to cut cholesterol levels by sixteen points over a four week period.Reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. Saturated fats include all fats of animal origins, as well as coconut and palm kernel oils. Eliminate from the diet all hydrogenated fats and hardened fats and oils such as margarine, lard, and butter. Margarine that contains plant sterols, however, is a relatively healthy option. Consume no heated fats or processed oils, and avoid animal products (especially pork and pork products) and fried or fatty foods. Always read food product labels carefully. You may consume nonfat milk, low fat cottage cheese, and skinless white poultry meat (preferably turkey) but only in

moderation.Do not consume alcohol, cakes, candy, carbonated drinks, coffee, gravies, nondairy creamers, pies, processed or refined foods, refined carbohydrates, tea, tobacco, or white bread.Get regular moderate exercise. Always consult with your health care provider before beginning any new exercise program.Try to avoid stress and sustained tension.This is a complete cholesterol reducing protocol. Hopefully, this will aid your research and answer your questions.oleander soup, Ann Hart <ann.hart wrote:>> Morning May, Thanks for the information , sorry it's taken so long to get back , I was told the FDA took out a main ingredient in Red yeast , and was putting it in the statin drugs.... They say I have high cholestrol and wanted to put me on the statin , I'm looking for another way .... Thanks again for the help

..... > > > > Just me Ann> >

[Guest guest]

Ann,

 

I have come across a material that said red yeast rice has the same side effects as statins. Have you looked into POLICASANOL make sure it is the one from sugar cane. They did a test in Cuban made Policasanol and it was effective in bringing down cholesterol, raising HDL and lowering LDL. Google it. I am looking for an organic policasanol. Why? Because i am a small sugar cane plantation owner in the Philippines and i know it is fertilized and sprayed.

 

Melly