the Effect of a Red Rice Nutrition Supplement on Cholesterol Levels

The Effect of a Commercially Available Red Rice Nutrition Supplement on Serum Lipids

In this study the investigators investigate the effect of a red rice product on plasma lipids in a sample of physicians and/or their family members.

After a baseline measurement of cholesterol, HDL, LDL and TG, participants are randomised to receive a commercially available red rice product or placebo. After a period of 8 weeks, lipid levels are measured again.

Inclusion Criteria:

• total fasting cholesterol > 200mg/dl