Red Rice Yeast in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Lowering: an Efficacy Study

Red Rice Yeast in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Lowering: an Efficacy Study

Red yeast rice is a source of active compounds in reducing LDL levels with practically no side effects. Molval Fort is a natural product available in the Lebanese market with a combination of red yeast rice extracts, EPA/DHA and coenzyme Q10.

The investigators are conducting this study to explore the effect of red yest rice extracts based product on LDL and its side effects in a sample of primary care Lebanese patients.

Red yeast rice is a source of active compounds in reducing LDL levels with practically no side effects. Studies performed on American and Chinese populations have shown positive results. These studies need confirmation in different populations. Molval Fort is a natural product available in the Lebanese market with a combination of red yeast rice extracts, EPA/DHA and coenzyme Q10. The investigators are conducting this study to explore the effect of red yest rice extracts based product on LDL and its side effects in a sample of primary care Lebanese patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patient (>18 years)
• Indication to mild or moderate statin based on AHA 2013 guidelines
• Treatment naïve

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to rice
• Renal or hepatic terminal disease
• Any contra indication to statin treatment
• Pregnancy wish during study period
• Familial hypercholesterolemia