meta_analysis
2014
High Quality
A Meta-Analysis of Red Yeast Rice: An Effective and Relatively Safe Alternative Approach for Dyslipidemia
Li Y, Jiang L, Jia Z, Xin W, Yang S, Yang Q, Wang L
Published in PLOS ONE
Key Findings
Red yeast rice preparations reduced total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL, with adverse event rates similar to placebo or statins.
Conclusions
Red yeast rice is an effective lipid-lowering option in dyslipidemia.
Limitations
Heterogeneous preparations; predominance of trials from one region.
Supplements Studied
Red Yeast Rice
Compound
Red yeast rice reduced total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides with adverse event rates similar to placebo or statins.
Outcomes Measured
Red yeast rice reduced total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2014
00Quality Score:7/10
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