What is Monascus purpureus?

Monascus purpureus are yeast, but the name is often used to indicate the type of rice grown with yeast. This red yeast rice in some countries is used as a natural dietary supplement to reduce human cholesterol levels. Red yeast rice contains chemicals called monacolins, which are also produced by pharmaceutical companies. There are side effects with the ingestion of monacolins and, as a result, for the treatment of high cholesterol, it is not recommended for the treatment of high cholesterol, partly because the levels of active chemicals in rice are not recommended in Chinese medicine because some Asian countries cannot be considered normal food. The product is known as Zhi Tai if it is in powder, dried form and xue Zhi Kang if mixed with alcohol.

The primary monacoline produced by Monascus purpureus in red yeast rice is monacoline K, which has the same chemical structure pharmaceutical product lovastatin. Lovastatin inHibries the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver by blocking the effect of the 5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-koenzym and (HMG-CoA) reductase. The side effects of lovastatin include flatulence, gas, heartburn, dizziness, muscle pain or damage, asthma and even kidney damage. People with liver problems, children and women who are breastfeeding or pregnant should not take red rice yeast.

Monascus purpureus has a clear biological effect on cholesterol levels and the American food and drug administration (FDA) considers several products containing preparation for unapproved drugs. As a medicine, Monascus purpureus must undergo stricter tests than tests of a mere dietary supplement. Several accessories containing red yeast rice are on the FDA list that can be dangerous to consumers, and the agency warned against their use.

Although the active ingredients in the yeast of red rice are pharmacologically active and thatWith some pharmaceutically prepared medicines, the main problem in the use of Monaš Purpureus products, in addition to possible side effects, is that active levels of chemicals in the products may vary. Variations in the active ingredients and lack of scientific studies means that the effect of the product is not predictable. In addition to this concerns, some products contain detectable toxin levels such as lemonin, a sponge that can be toxic to the kidneys and even cause genetic changes in cells at a high concentration.