Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Red yeast rice (RYR) may help protect ...

However, there are measures to both prevent and decrease high cholesterol levels. An article from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) recommended red yeast rice extract as a potential solution.

High cholesterol implies an excess of cholesterol, a type of fat, present in the bloodstream. An article by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) explained that red yeast rice extract supplements could ...