What is real red yeast rice?

Answer by  thewindrose (642)

Red yeast rice is produced when yeast is grown on rice. It is part of many Asian diets and is sold as a product to lower cholesterol. Currently there is some debate by the FDA and the suppliers of red yeast rice as to whether it is a dietary supplement or whether it is a drug.

Answer by  CaylasCreations (214)

Red yeast rice is a type of rice commonly known to lower cholesterol. The yeast is grown on the rice, and it creates a dietary effect. Many Asian countries use this rice in everyday cooking and lifestyle to stay healthy. It can be used the way regular white rice can be used.

Answer by  Bronagh (666)

Red yeast rice is a product produced from yeast grown on rice. It originated in east Asia but is now available in health food stores as a natural cholesterol-lowering dietary supplement.

Answer by  Gokila (-4)

Red yeast rice is produced by cultivating Monascus purpureus on polished rice. The real red yeast rice are used for controlling cholesterol and these rice are also used in Traditional Chinese medicine.