Red Yeast Rice

Red Yeast Rice is the product of yeast (Monascus purpureus) grown on white rice and is a dietary staple in Asia.  Red Yeast Rice has been used in for centuries in Chinese medicine.  Red Yeast Rice contains a compound called monacolin K, which is an ingredient found in cholesterol lowering medications.  Additionally, the Chinese traditionally used Red Yeast Rice to sooth upset stomaches.