Red Yeast RiceRed yeast rice is made by fermenting a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice. Red yeast rice is used to reduce cholesterol levels. It has excellent clinical efficacy and I have seen great results over the years in helping patients reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. It is gentler than most statins medications, but does work through a similar pathway inhibiting an enzyme in the liver (HMG CoA), so I recommend pairing it with the