From: Dr. Neal Pinckney (hnl01-008.gst.aloha.net)
Subject: Re: Chinese Red Yeast Rice - comment
Date: July 28, 2001 at 12:47 pm PST

In Reply to: Re: Chinese Red Yeast Rice - comment posted by George Varughese on July 28, 2001 at 10:08 am:

HDL levels are also a function of the amount of total cholesterol, so it is not unusual to see HDL come down a bit when the total, including LDL is lowered. If LDL doesn't go down, one should look at alternative methods of lowering cholesterol, but in any case, following a diet low in fat and animal-based foods should be pursued. Also, regular aerobic exercise helps raise HDL.

Please see the relevant information on the Healing Heart Foundation website (link at the top of this page).