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 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
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    Quality Score:7/10

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