Monascus purpureus (on rice)
Rice fermented with Monascus yeast — naturally contains monacolin K (identical to lovastatin). Effective for cholesterol but regulated in some countries.
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Same as statins — CYP3A4 drugs, grapefruit, blood thinners, other statins.
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Same as statins — muscle pain, liver enzyme elevation. Citrinin contamination risk.
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