meta_analysis
    2015
    High Quality

    Traditional Chinese lipid-lowering agent red yeast rice results in significant LDL reduction but safety is uncertain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Gerards MC, Terlou RJ, Yu H, Koks CHW, Gerdes VEA

    Published in Atherosclerosis

    Key Findings

    Red yeast rice lowered LDL cholesterol by roughly 1.02 mmol/L versus placebo, comparable to moderate-dose statins, but monacolin content and safety reporting varied widely.

    Conclusions

    Efficacy is clear while product standardisation and safety data remain weak.

    Limitations

    Variable monacolin K content; short follow-up; mostly Chinese trials.

    Supplements Studied

    Red yeast rice lowered LDL cholesterol by roughly 1.02 mmol/L versus placebo, comparable to moderate-dose statins.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cholesterol Management
    Primary

    Red yeast rice lowered LDL cholesterol by roughly 1.02 mmol/L versus placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)

    Study Details

    Year:2015
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    Quality Score:8/10

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