Red yeast rice.
Monascus purpureus.
Dietary supplement.
Capsules.
Suitable for vegetarians.
The red yeast rice is produced by fermentation of red yeast (Monascus purpureus) on rice flour. It has been used for centuries in China as a food preservative, natural color, spice and ingredient in rice wine.
This yeast is still used heavily in China, Japan and the Asian communities in the world. For over 1000 years it is used in China for medicinal purposes. Red yeast was described in ancient books as improving blood circulation and relieving digestive problems. ENDO is the Japanese teacher in 1977 who discovered a natural substance produced by the yeast Monascus, with the potential to reduce levels of bad cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, involved in the production of cholesterol in the organization.
Found in red yeast rice quality of different kinds of monacolin, antioxidants, minerals and trace elements (calcium, iron, magnesium, ...), unsaturated fats and starch.
Use
2 capsules a day, swallowing, preferably with meals.
Do not take during pregnancy.
Ingredients
Powdered red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) (soybean), vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropyl cellulose) binding agent: microcrystalline cellulose, anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Réf. : 002654