Red yeast rice may lower cholesterol through gut health, study suggests
NCT ID NCT06301906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a red yeast rice supplement (LipoCol Forte) affects cholesterol in 41 men aged 35-55 with high cholesterol. Researchers checked blood and stool samples to see changes in cholesterol, heart disease risk, gut bacteria, and bile acids. The goal was to see if the supplement works and is safe for preventing high cholesterol.
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Conditions
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Taoyuan branch of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333, Taiwan
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