Got a question....
I know some people take red yeast rice for lowering cholesterol, but is it safe to take long term?
How long should a person take it, safely?
Is there a recommendation on the amount and duration of use?
Reason I ask....
My Mom has been taking it for some time now and I think she should stop. She is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and I think it's because she has taken red yeast rice for too long. I wonder if she can stop taking it abruptly or needs to ease off it slowly.
I know that most docs think LDL cholesterol is "bad", but it is not. The only bad cholesterol is oxidated LDL, which is what causes arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Lowering your cholesterol too low can be dangerous, causing dementia and other things, so that's why I'm asking these questions. I want to help my Mom if possible.
I know some people take red yeast rice for lowering cholesterol, but is it safe to take long term?
How long should a person take it, safely?
Is there a recommendation on the amount and duration of use?
Reason I ask....
My Mom has been taking it for some time now and I think she should stop. She is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and I think it's because she has taken red yeast rice for too long. I wonder if she can stop taking it abruptly or needs to ease off it slowly.
I know that most docs think LDL cholesterol is "bad", but it is not. The only bad cholesterol is oxidated LDL, which is what causes arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Lowering your cholesterol too low can be dangerous, causing dementia and other things, so that's why I'm asking these questions. I want to help my Mom if possible.