HealthWise Koji8 Red Yeast Rice 300g

Description

HealthWise Koji8 is a pure 8:1 extract of Oryza sativa (rice) naturally cultured with Monascus purpureus (yeast). This natural fermentation process imparts a deep red colour to the rice.

A dietary staple throughout Asia, red yeast rice is used for preparing a wide variety of food products, including pickled tofu, red rice vinegar and Peking Duck as it imparts a subtle but pleasant taste.

In addition to its culinary use, red yeast rice is also used in traditional Chinese Medicine with its use documented as far back as the Tang Dynasty in China in 800 A.D.

• Naturally high in B group vitamins
• Fermented foods are known to aid digestion

Serving Suggestion:

1 – 3 gm added to food.
Can be taken in water or juice.
Use in cooking to colour foods naturally.

Warning:

If taking prescription medication or pregnant/breastfeeding, please consult your healthcare professional for advice before supplementing with red rice powder. Monitoring is advised when taking red rice with cholesterol lowering medications (statins) as effects may be additive.

Note:

Because red rice yeast extract delivers a natural mix of statin-like molecules rather than a single type of isolated molecule, it is much less likely to cause the side effects that sometimes occur with the pharmaceutical versions.

However consider taking a Co Q 10 supplement when using red yeast rice as Monacolins can produce statin like results, which may deplete Co Q 10 levels.