Non-anti-hyperlipemic effects of Monascus-fermented rice and its mechanism: Recent advances
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2011.01.015
- VernacularTitle:红曲非降脂作用及机制研究进展
- Author:
Yuan DONG
;
Meiqin CAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Monascus-fermented rice;
Anti-hypertension;
Anti-osteoporosis;
Mechanism
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2011;19(1):59-62
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Monascus-fermented rice is a natural food and traditional Chinese medicine. Besides its wellknown effectiveness in lowering blood lipids, Monascus-fermented rice is also beneficial for decreasing blood pressure, preventing osteoporosis, and lowering blood sugar. This article reviews recent advances in its non-anti-hyperlipemic effects and their potential mechanisms.
