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How long can i take red yeast rice for cholesterol? i've heard the body can become dependent on it and your cholesterol will spike if you stop.
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Dependent? no: But it lowers cholesterol so your cholesterol will naturally rise if you stop taking it.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Indefinite: Red yeast rice contains a very low dose of the drug, lovastatin. This is a member of the statin family of cholesterol medicines. Studies have been done showing that statins can be well-tolerated and remain effective for many years. The cholesterol levels will go back up when statins are stopped.
Answered 12/16/2015
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