Micronutrients & recovery

Red yeast rice containing monacolins acts as a natural statin by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, effectively lowering LDL cholesterol with a safety profile comparable to low-dose statins.

If you cannot tolerate standard statins, red yeast rice is a viable alternative. It works by the same mechanism as statins (inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase) and can lower LDL cholesterol effectively. Consult your doctor for a product standardized to contain monacolins, typically dosed up to 10mg/day.