This product is a natural substance extracted from rice, which has been fermented with a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus. A substance called monakol K or lovastatin is extracted from this yeast. This substance, produced by rice yeast, belongs to the group of statins, used in medicine to lower cholesterol. Milk thistle: Offers multiple health benefits. Its use is very common for liver problems, but some people claim that it can also help with diseases such as cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis and gallbladder diseases. Red yeast: Helps reduce the level of lipoprotein-A or LDL cholesterol, the most harmful type of cholesterol in the blood. It also improves arterial flexibility and helps reduce blood pressure and triglyceride levels, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks