Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Red yeast rice (RYR) may help protect ...

Red yeast rice, a popular dietary supplement, has held a significant place in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. This rice is fermented with a unique strain of yeast, resulting in ...

Whether the pills interact with medications or the health claims don't hold up, these vitamins and other supplements are the ...

Health supplements produced in Japan containing a red yeast rice ingredient has been linked to deaths and hospitalisations. It has prompted product recalls in Japan and overseas. The ministry ...

OSAKA—Lawyers are going to bat for people suffering kidney problems after taking Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.’s dietary ...

A major Japanese drugmaker has said it is investigating a death and dozens of hospitalisations that could be linked to its red yeast rice pills. At least 76 people were admitted to hospital after ...

The non-profit is filing a lawsuit and seeking compensation from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co’s Taiwan subsidiary and five other Taiwanese companies, which imported the raw materials used to make the ...

Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill in any nutritional deficiencies. However, there has been growing ...

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals a rise in drug-induced liver injuries associated with herbal supplements like green tea extract, turmeric, ashwagandha, black cohosh, and red yeast rice.

Caution may be needed when using supplements, such as red yeast rice, because of the concern regarding contaminants. Other lipid-lowering medications, such as intestinal agents, niacin and ...

Red yeast rice supplements, popular for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, have been employed as an organic option to boost heart health. These supplements are produced by fermenting rice ...