Yeast Rice
Taking red yeast rice and a statin together?
I was on 10mg of pravastatin and my total cholesterol went down to 197 and LDL to 114 I was increased to 20mg of pravastatin. Just had blood work done and my numbers are up. My total is now 208 and LDL is 132. My tris and HDL are in normal range my HDL is about at 52. I have not been 100% on my diet exercise especially during the holidays, but I am back to it. My question is has anyone had a similar experience of increased cholesterol with an increase in meds? Also the nurse called with results and suggested I take Red Yeast Rice and low fat diet to help out. I keep reading not to take a statin and RYR together because of increase side effects. I am losing weight, eating better, and exercising now. I am also on 2 blood pressure pills which I am being weaned off of. Any advice or experiences?
It can be under some circumstances. If the product you use is of good quality, chances are that you may not need a statin, and also, your cholesterol levels may drop drastically when the 2 are taken together (again if the product is good enough).
Statins have a one dimensional effect of reducing the body's ability to synthesize cholesterol. They do not, however, distinguish between the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and the 'good' cholesterol (HDL) and can also reduce levels of Co-enzyme Q10 and L-carnitine, two very important molecules which are involved in energy production and fat metabolism.
Myalgia and even stomach, lung and liver tumors have also been associated with the use of these drugs. It is very important that people who are taking prescription medication for high cholesterol be regularly monitored by their doctor.
The good news is that high cholesterol can be well controlled by combining a healthy lifestyle with the correct medical treatment. Treatment can include synthetic prescription medication, natural remedies or a combination of both.
Research has demonstrated that a combination of natural remedies, regular exercise and dietary changes can make a significant difference to LDL levels and reduce or even eliminate the need for prescription drugs.
Natural ingredients such as Rooibos, Gugulipid and Red Yeast Rice are well known for their beneficial properties of reducing levels of LDL ('bad') and triglyceride, while increasing the levels of protective HDL cholesterol. With a few life-style changes and a little help from nature, cholesterol levels can be well managed.
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