Dr. Wright sounds off on Red Yeast Rice

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Tuesday, June 20

 

High Cholesterol: Red Yeast Rice is Better, Safer, and Cheaper

 

Dr. Wright sounds off on Red Yeast Rice

 

 

The drug giants knew they'd be in trouble if word got out about red

yeast rice...

 

Not only did studies show that this ancient Asian edible slashed

cholesterol an average of 40 points in just 3 months, it did so

without any side effects whatsoever. What's more, it was growing more

and more widely available, for far less money than statin drugs - and

without the need for a prescription...

 

So what did those fat-cat drug executives do? They went to court...

 

Their " grounds " for suing? Red yeast rice extract contains a natural

form of lovastatin , the same active ingredient found in patented

Mevacor, one of the major cholesterol drugs...

 

The first time the drug companies took red yeast rice makers to court,

however, the judge quite rightly threw the case out . But the

pharmaceutical industry's deep pockets ensured that they'd be able to

press the case until they got what they wanted. After appealing, they

got their verdict...

 

And with one stroke of the gavel, makers of safe, natural,

un-patent-able red yeast rice extract suddenly found themselves in

violation of Federal law.

 

When the decision was handed down, the FDA was waiting in the wings.

As though on command from the patent-drug cartel, they quickly banned

red yeast rice extract from stores, mail-order sellers and all other

sources - before its makers could regroup and file an appeal or suit

of their own.

 

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So what am I buying that calls itself RED YEAST RICE??

 

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Tuesday, June 20

 

High Cholesterol: Red Yeast Rice is Better, Safer, and Cheaper

 

Dr. Wright sounds off on Red Yeast Rice

 

The drug giants knew they'd be in trouble if word got out about red

yeast rice...

 

Not only did studies show that this ancient Asian edible slashed

cholesterol an average of 40 points in just 3 months, it did so

without any side effects whatsoever. What's more, it was growing more

and more widely available, for far less money than statin drugs - and

without the need for a prescription...

 

So what did those fat-cat drug executives do? They went to court...

 

Their " grounds " for suing? Red yeast rice extract contains a natural

form of lovastatin , the same active ingredient found in patented

Mevacor, one of the major cholesterol drugs...

 

The first time the drug companies took red yeast rice makers to court,

however, the judge quite rightly threw the case out . But the

pharmaceutical industry's deep pockets ensured that they'd be able to

press the case until they got what they wanted. After appealing, they

got their verdict...

 

And with one stroke of the gavel, makers of safe, natural,

un-patent-able red yeast rice extract suddenly found themselves in

violation of Federal law.

 

When the decision was handed down, the FDA was waiting in the wings.

As though on command from the patent-drug cartel, they quickly banned

red yeast rice extract from stores, mail-order sellers and all other

sources - before its makers could regroup and file an appeal or suit

of their own.

 

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Does anyone on this list have any idea what's going on with Red Yeast Rice? I

took the stuff, until recently, when I read a health letter that described Red

Yeast Rice as a " poison. " that on one concerned about sound nutrition and health

practices, would ever use.

 

Now, I read this piece below, telling me a very different story. I should have

kept the first article, so that I could refer readers to it.

 

jp

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 12:34 AM

Dr. Wright sounds off on Red Yeast Rice

 

 

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, " John Polifronio "

<counterpnt wrote:

>

> Does anyone on this list have any idea what's going on with Red

Yeast Rice? I took the stuff, until recently, when I read a health

letter that described Red Yeast Rice as a " poison. " that on one

concerned about sound nutrition and health practices, would ever use.

>

> Now, I read this piece below, telling me a very different story.

I should have kept the first article, so that I could refer readers

to it.

> jp

 

 

John!

After a little research, I conclude that Red yeast rice may not be

the right supplement for lowering cholesterol. I believe I read the

same article some time ago describing it as a poison. There is

evidence that it depletes coq10 levels just as the statin drugs do

as it works on the same liver enzymes as statins do.

There is a lot of information on the subject, it seems that the

Japanese discovered this product and it is present in Peking Duck

and some of their other cuisine.

Weil claims the product being marketed in the U.S. now under the

same name is actually Policosanol. It is available in Canada,

however after reading all the facts I'm not sure that I would ever

advise anyone to use this supplmeent.

Regards,

JoAnn

..

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, TDPO

<thoroughlydisgustedpissedoff wrote:

>

> So what am I buying that calls itself RED YEAST RICE??

 

 

Red Yeast Rice & it's other names: Hung-chu, Hong-Qu, Cholestin,

Cardio Results, Herbalin, Ruby Monascus

 

Hi!

Red Yeast Rice is commonly consumed in Asian countries as part of

the traditional cuisine; in Peking Duck, for example. For centuries,

it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Since FDA has ruled that Cholestin (Red Yeast Rice) cannot be sold

in the U.S.. unless you are purchasing it from a Canadian source,

you are probably getting the substitute, " POLICOSANOL " , which is yet

another so-called cholesterol lowering supplement. You can do your

own research however, Dr. Weil relates in an article on his website

that he believes that policosanol is totally ineffective, but then

he leans towards statins which we know is obviously very

questionable advice. Evidently the american company which was making

red yeast rice switched to policosanl without any obvious indication

or change in ingredient labeling.

 

Red Yeast Rice (monascus purpureus Went) is made, quite simply, by

fermenting red yeast on rice.A special process is used to isolate a

higher concentration of the natural ingredient mevinolin.

An extract of mevinolin can be purchased without a

prescription as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.

 

This substance is similar to the " statin " drugs, such as Zocor,

Pravachol, and Lipitor, that doctors prescribe for high cholesterol.

 

Red Yeast Rice (and " statin " drugs) block the action of an

enzyme in the liver that triggers cholesterol production. "

 

The " mevinolin " in Red Yeast Rice has been known

to damage the liver and should not be taken if you even drink in

moderation say, two alcoholicbeverages a day.

Regards, JoAnn

[Guest guest]

JoAnn

 

What a problem we face, with " for profit " nutritional supplement sales. There

is a blizzard of information and misinformation that can only confuse and

misdirect people who are trying to simply improve their health; and all because

a bunch of peopla of weak character, can't put the health of the community above

their desperate need to make " a lotta money. "

 

Thanks, JoAnn, for your straightforward answers.

jp

 

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JoAnn Guest

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 6:48 PM

Re: Dr. Wright sounds off on Red Yeast

Rice

 

 

, " John Polifronio "

<counterpnt wrote:

>

> Does anyone on this list have any idea what's going on with Red

Yeast Rice? I took the stuff, until recently, when I read a health

letter that described Red Yeast Rice as a " poison. " that on one

concerned about sound nutrition and health practices, would ever use.

>

> Now, I read this piece below, telling me a very different story.

I should have kept the first article, so that I could refer readers

to it.

> jp

 

John!

After a little research, I conclude that Red yeast rice may not be

the right supplement for lowering cholesterol. I believe I read the

same article some time ago describing it as a poison. There is

evidence that it depletes coq10 levels just as the statin drugs do

as it works on the same liver enzymes as statins do.

There is a lot of information on the subject, it seems that the

Japanese discovered this product and it is present in Peking Duck

and some of their other cuisine.

Weil claims the product being marketed in the U.S. now under the

same name is actually Policosanol. It is available in Canada,

however after reading all the facts I'm not sure that I would ever

advise anyone to use this supplmeent.

Regards,

JoAnn

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[Guest guest]

, " John Polifronio "

<counterpnt wrote:

>

> JoAnn

>

> What a problem we face, with " for profit " nutritional supplement

sales. There is a blizzard of information and misinformation that

can only confuse and misdirect people who are trying to simply

improve their health; and all because a bunch of peopla of weak

character, can't put the health of the community above their

desperate need to make " a lotta money. "

>

> Thanks, JoAnn, for your straightforward answers.

> jp

 

John,

 

I think Dr. Lorraine Day calls it " The Maze of Alternative

Medicine " in one of her recent videos and the founder of " Garden of

life " supplements states that he was taking hundreds of dollars of

supplements daily with absolutely no positive effects at all, before

he started looking to organic foods for a solution to his IBS.

 

Everybody goes through it I believe. Supplements can really be

confusing, and to further confuse the issue the products themselves

are sometimes not all that reliable, even the standardized ones, so

I try to obtain them in the most natural form whenever possible in

order to receive the most overall benefit.

 

I question health professionals whenever possible and try to do my

own research before starting a new supplement. The deception is

unwarranted and there are times I wonder which is worst, alternative

or allopathic in terms of deceptive literature and misleading

information. We live in an age when one will say literally anything

to promote their products and this makes it exceptionally hard to

differentiate between and determine the worth of a particular

product in terms of it's over all benefits.

There are certain companies which I have learned to rely on and

although this has changed somewhat over the years I have

progressively learned which ones are reliable and which are not.

Looking back I cannot believe some of the brands I relied on years

ago and really wonder how I survived knowing so little about them.

 

I firmly believe that our supplements are being greatly impacted by

the introduction of GE foods into our foods supply. Although

reliable companies try to avoid them, from what I've read I'm

absolutely certain excessive GMO's are permeating our supplements.

They say the drug companies control most of the vitamin C and that

is extremely worrisome to me.

For example, there are some people who take Natto for their

cholesterol who wouldn't touch GMO soy at all. I have researched it

to some extent, and found that this supplement is derived from GMO

soy (natto is just another name for a particular kind of soybean)and

we are rationing our GMO's off on the unsuspecting Japanese who do

not fully realize the dangers of our GE soy and natto imports. I'm

convinced the Natto supplements are just as contaminated as the rest

of the gmo soy.

 

.. Take for example oregano oil. Everyone advises taking it for

candida, however if you do an acutual search on it or try to

research it in alternative health books noone actually knows for

certain the " source " of this herb. Some think it is actually a

combination of marjoram and other middle eastern herbs and some will

admit the origin is actually unknown, but people keep buying it.

Interestingly enough, I find that most are just unaware and tend to

buy into the conflict of information. :-)

 

Confusing, yes! It is very confusing and becomes more so as we

continue to delve into all the existing information. Does anyone

really

know or is it all trial and error. At any rate I'll go with

alternative medicine over orthodox methods anyday! :-)

 

 

Blessings,

JoAnn

 

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disease and poverty in our lifetime with billions of dollars of

drugs and a flourishing foundation, they are being deceived like

everyone else!