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Monascus purpureus
Chinese fermented rice containing natural lovastatin for cholesterol management.
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) is a traditional Chinese fermented product standardized for monacolin K, a natural statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. It is used primarily for lipid-lowering and cardiovascular protection, with additional bioactive compounds like monascin and ankaflavin contributing to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Monacolin K (lovastatin) competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, reducing hepatic LDL production and upregulating LDL receptors. Monascin and ankaflavin activate PPAR-γ and Nrf2 pathways, enhancing lipid metabolism and antioxidant defenses. Ergosterol may provide additional anti-inflammatory effects via NF-κB inhibition.
Chinese fermented rice containing natural lovastatin for cholesterol management.
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) is a traditional Chinese fermented product standardized for monacolin K, a natural statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. It is used primarily for lipid-lowering and cardiovascular protection, with additional bioactive compounds like monascin and ankaflavin contributing to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Monacolin K (lovastatin) competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, reducing hepatic LDL production and upregulating LDL receptors. Monascin and ankaflavin activate PPAR-γ and Nrf2 pathways, enhancing lipid metabolism and antioxidant defenses. Ergosterol may provide additional anti-inflammatory effects via NF-κB inhibition.