Health Care Today » natural alternatives http://health-insurance-carriers.com/blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:15:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Natural Health Alternative for Cholesterol Drugs http://health-insurance-carriers.com/blog/natural-health-alternative-for-cholesterol-drugs/ http://health-insurance-carriers.com/blog/natural-health-alternative-for-cholesterol-drugs/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:53:35 +0000 Safiyyah Lanier http://health-insurance-carriers.com/blog/natural-health-alternative-for-cholesterol-drugs/ Cholesterol Reducing RiceWith all the controversy over statin drugs recently, you might be on the search for a healthy, over-the-counter alternative. A few recent studies have found a common chinese supplement could help dramatically reduce cholesterol.

The Merits of Red Yeast Rice

A Chinese supplement, red yeast rice, is a natural remedy for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks. Studies have showed that 5,000 Chinese heart attack patients who were taking red yeast rice pills cut their risk of getting another heart attack by nearly 50%. They also reduced their chances of needing heart procedures like bypass surgery or angioplasty. Chances of dying from cancer were also reduced by two-thirds.

So who are likely candidates for taking red yeast rice supplements? If you are a heart patient that is having a hard time lowering your cholesterol with statin drugs, this may be a solution for you. These supplements can be found at most local grocery stores, but before using any of them, make sure to check with your doctor for medical advice. Your doctor can prescribe you a statin drug that contains Chinese red yeast rice (these drugs are usually called lovastatin).

It may also be best to have healthy diet while taking the supplement to help better reduce your chances of cardiovascular diseases.

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