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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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If you have high cholesterol, you are probably familiar with a group of cholesterol lowering medications called “statins” commonly known by brand names like Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor etc.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The Consumer Protection Association in Taiwan (CPAT) on Friday filed a lawsuit seeking compensation of about NT$168 million (US$5.3 million) from several companies, including a Japanese company’s ...