A new study suggests that the centuries-old practice of consuming red yeast rice may be beneficial to individuals with high levels of cholesterol.

The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine notes that red yeast rice may be a safe and effective alternative to statins, which are used in conventional medicine to treat high cholesterol.

Although statins like Zocor^®, Mevacor^® and Lipitor^® have proven effective in dealing with high cholesterol, they also cause a side effect of muscle pain in as many as 10 percent of users.

The participants in the study were individuals with a poor tolerance to statins, and they were given either a placebo or a dose of red yeast rice equivalent to their statin dosage, which revealed a notable drop in cholesterol levels among those who were given the actual supplement.

Whether taking statins or red yeast rice to reduce cholesterol, Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wredden recommend healthy eating habits and regular exercise as part of any cholesterol-reduction regiment.

There are other nutritional supplements people can take as well. The Mayo Clinic recommends artichoke extract, garlic extract or fish oil to help reduce cholesterol levels.

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