Red yeast rice may lower cholesterol by changing gut bacteria
NCT ID NCT06301906
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at how a red yeast rice supplement (LipoCol Forte) helps lower cholesterol in men aged 35 to 55. Researchers checked blood and stool samples to see how the supplement affects gut bacteria and bile acids. The goal was to understand if red yeast rice can safely reduce cholesterol and heart disease risk.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Taoyuan branch of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333, Taiwan
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.