Journal article
The effects of red yeast rice dietary supplement on blood pressure, lipid profile, and C-reactive protein in hypertension: A systematic review
Abstract
Interest is increasing regarding the potential health effects of red yeast rice (RYR) consumption, which is described as a "natural statin" in China. This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of RYR on blood pressure (BP), lipid profile, and C-reactive protein (CRP) in treating hypertension. Seven electronic databases including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PubMed, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure …
Authors
Xiong X; Wang P; Li X; Zhang Y; Li S
Journal
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 57, No. 9, pp. 1831–1851
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
June 13, 2017
DOI
10.1080/10408398.2015.1018987
ISSN
1040-8398