Red yeast rice + garlic

Promotes cardiovascular healthHelps reduce elevated blood lipid levelsHelps maintain multiple aspects of cardiovascular healthRed Yeast Rice Extract Free of Statins and MycotoxinsAOR's Red Yeast Rice + Garlic leverages the complementary relationship of the two ingredients to deliver superior results. The primary effect of Red Yeast Rice (RYR) is to provide antioxidants that prevent cholesterol oxidation, which can lead to plaque formation. Oxidized LDL is particularly atherogenic and contributes to plaque formation in the arteries. Antioxidants support healthy blood vessels by maintaining cholesterol in its normal reduced state. RYR works synergistically with garlic to dilate blood vessels to allow smooth blood flow and reduce blood fats that deposit in blood vessels.AOR uses the patented Ankascin 568® extract, which is standardized to two powerful pigments—ankascin and monascin. These pigments, which are formed during the fermentation process, have been studied in increasing the production of LDL receptors so that LDL can enter cells; increasing HDL levels and increasing the excretion of cholesterol through bile production. One of the main active compounds in garlic is allicin, which is formed when garlic is crushed or chopped with other sulfur-containing compounds such as diallyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine. These compounds are believed to have various effects on lipid metabolism and cholesterol biosynthesis. Garlic compounds are thought to moderately inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, and the sulfur-containing compounds in garlic have been shown to have antioxidant properties that may help lower LDL cholesterol by reducing the oxidation of LDL particles. Finally, garlic is also thought to have a mild blood-thinning effect, which could improve overall cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of atherosclerotic plaque formation.