10 Recommended Ways To Reduce Cholesterol Levels
3. Red Yeast Rice

Red yeast rice derives from a fungus that grows in red rice. It contains small amounts of lovastatin, which is a cholesterol lowering compound that might be tolerable for people who cannot take statin drugs. According to endocrinologist Doctor Jacob Warman, red yeast rice works differently for everyone but “it always works to some extent.” A 2008 study found a one hundred fold difference between different brands of red yeast rice supplements, so be sure to read the packaging for proper dosage levels.