Rice, rice, baby.
Not everyone knows that rice is a whole world that extends far beyond the white or brown that is offered in your Chinese premises.
But there is a particularly healthy variety that has managed to fly largely under the radar on this side of the pond.
“Red rice is a brightly colored compound used in food and health products that ferment rice with a special type of yeast known as Monascus Purpureus,” the Dr. Amanda Frick, VP Medical Affairs of Thorne, told The Post.
“Red rice has been used in Chinese and Western traditional botanical medicine to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support blood circulation.”
Research has shown that this crimson product contains natural compounds that can help maintain total and LDL cholesterol, as well as triglycerides, which are the most common type of fat in the body, at optimum levels.
It also contains a lot of other impregnable compounds, such as beta-sitosterol phytosterols, champesol and stigmasterol and isoflavones, which can help keep your ticket running.
But the true secret sauce is not what is as much as on it.
“Red yeast rice attracts much more attention for its health benefits than your white or brown rice.
“Although white and brown rice provides a source of carbohydrates and fiber (depending on the type of rice), they do not contain additional nutrients such as sterols and antioxidants found in red yeast rice.”
Although rice, it is more frequently powder or as a supplement or in some fermented foods.
“There are foods like fermented tofu, red rice vinegar and Japanese rice wine (sake) that include red yeast rice,” said Frick.
“According to the specific use of traditional Chinese medicine, it may be better prepared with other food ingredients or a certain temperature.
“For uses in botanical medicine, it is often preferred to offer in a form of supplement for a constant delivery of bioactive compounds in red yeast rice.”
While the side effects are usually relatively mild: think that gas, tummy problems, headache and red poop – Red yeast rice is not for everyone.
“As in any new dietary supplement, it is important to discuss red yeast rice with your health professional, which can determine if this is the right option for you, your lifestyle and your general well -being plan,” he said.
“Women who are trying to be pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding should not take red yeast rice. Those with kidney or liver disease do not have to take it either. In addition, they can interact with certain medicines, supplements, alcohol and grapefruit.”
Another red flag: pollution. Some red yeast rice supplements may contain citrinin: a toxic by -product of the fermentation process that can damage the kidneys or liver.
Red yeast rice may not be magical, but when it is done correctly and used reflective, it could be a powerful complement to your heart health tools.
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