From: IRA JOACHIM (ip-111-121-94.stockton.navipath.net)
Subject: Re: Chinese Red Yeast Rice - comment
Date: June 21, 2001 at 11:02 am PST

In Reply to: Re: Chinese Red Yeast Rice - comment posted by John Bresnik on June 18, 2001 at 7:36 pm:

I plan on taking Chinese Red Yeast Rice for my cholesterol problem because the Zocor prescribed by my doctor has produced negative side effects, particulary extensive myalgia in my legs. My doctor approves of my using Chinese Red Yeast Rice. Both of us, however, have heard that in the past Chinese Red Yeast Rice also had other unlisted ingredients/herbs (such as Ephedra) that I cannot take because of allergies and other medical problems. Can anyone assure me as to the purity of ANY brand of Chinese Red Yeast Rice? Kindly respond by e-mail. Thank you.