About Red Rice Yeast,Konjac Glucomannan Extract
**Red Rice Yeast**
Class: | Dietary supplement / Natural statin
Use: | Used to lower cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health
Adult dose: | 1,200 to 2,400 mg per day, taken in divided doses
Pediatric dose: | Not established; consult a healthcare provider
Side effects: | Muscle pain, liver damage, digestive issues, headache
Contraindications: | Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active liver disease, concurrent use with statins or other cholesterol-lowering medications
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