What is Red Yeast Rice?
Red yeast rice is reddish purple fermented rice using a specific type of yeast known as Monascus purpureus. In China, its use was first recorded in the Tang Dynasty in 800 AD. Red yeast rice is also known as Hong Qu, Hung-chu, red kojic rice and is used as a dietary supplement. The various traditional usages of red yeast rice include artherosclerosis, anthrax, high blood pressure, hangover, postpartum problems, stomach problems, etc.
Health Benefits of Red Yeast Rice
Listed below are some red yeast rice benefits:
How to Take Red Yeast Rice?
Chinese generally sprinkle red yeast rice on tofu or meat dishes to give their dish a tangy flavour.
Risks of Red Yeast Rice
Though the complete risks of red yeast rice are yet to be known, some possible side effects of red yeast rice might include:
Source: Study Finds Chinese Food Good for Your Heart (http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/news/2007/article16349.html)
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