THE ALL-TIME #1 BEST SUPPLEMENT FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL

[@snuder9832]

I am not worried about my high cholesterol. Older adults with high levels live longer than those with artificially lowered cholesterol. Look up the studies. Cholesterol is of major importance in regulating our immune system. Every cell in our body has a cholesterol need including and especially our brain. You must consider relative risk vs absolute risk when assessing studies that claim that statins are “ the bomb”. Also, since EVERYONE is on a statin, why is it that heart disease is still the number one killer in America. Huh? Doesn’t make sense.

[@josieb1991]

I am so glad someone wrote this comment. Its what I wanted to say but was too lazy to take the time to do. We do need more doctors to get with it and learn the truth about Cholesterol.

[@arlenethompson2535]

You're absolutely correct!!!

[@claudiageismar2820]

I 100% agree with you!

[@peanut422hb]

That's because doctors are trained in Rockefeller medicine. Dirty up the body with 💉💊 then they have a solution.

[@josephinelai4638]

Can't agree more.

[@adadelgado4157]

My doctor put me on meds for high cholesterol. I am 79. I saw some negative things going on in my body and memory. I took myself off the meds and it took some time but my memory is getting so much better. My thoughts on those numbers supplied for the blood tests are a bunch of crap. I told my doctor that if they would stop changing the numbers, there would be a lot less people doing the pill highway. I feel good and whatever happens I want to enjoy the rest of my life.

[@galeovermyer3683]

Is this true? I'd love to use red yeast rice!

[@Celeste_G513]

I am doing just that. Getting off these meds that are causing me issues big time. Can’t believe I even started taking meds of such Statins! Over it. Wishing you well here. ❤

[@carolfitzsimmons6460]

Yes iwonder about side effects of these meds I'm on ,rashes

[@carolfitzsimmons6460]

With my issues I need it now though

[@carolfitzsimmons6460]

It looks interesting about the red rice

[@suzannefranklin7946]

Liked the way he jumped right to name instead of taking half yhe video.

[@theresaclark4170]

YES!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@deborahstensvaag2033]

I took 2 Tablespoons of psyllium husks for 6 months. Total Cholesterol 342. 212 HDL 128. 102 Triglycerides 101. 88 LDL 192. 92 Chol/HDL Ratio 2.7. 2.1 APOb 124. 71 My total cholesterol dropped 130 points!!! Also switched back from heavy meat diet to Mediterranean diet.

[@drdaveclayton]

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Alexandra.Morganthaler]

That’s fantastic, happy for you! May I ask how exactly you took the psyllium husks, empty stomach or not? Two doses a day or just the two tablespoons in one go? Also, did you change anything in your diet or exercise regimen and how long to see these amazing results? Really appreciate your insight, thank you!!! 🙏🏼

[@parisgirl3090]

How do you take psyllium husk? Just mix in water and drink before meals or what do you do? Thank you

[@dinydgeraldine3254]

Amazing!

[@ceeyesj7888]

@@parisgirl3090 Costco sells an orange flavored psyllium husk product. Two spoons in a glass of water, empty stomach

[@balzoemg8415]

I lowered my cholesterol 40% with diet and exercise. So yes, diet and exercise does work.

[@thetruthalwayswins340]

With what kind of diet and exercise you lowered your cholesterol please

[@Cherish..2]

Whole Foods Plant Based helped me. No oil

[@thetruthalwayswins340]

@@Cherish..2 thank you dear

[@jmj5388]

True, but for the disabled and pain sufferers among us, Red Yeast Rice might be the only viable option.

[@brucebrothers2373]

It depends on your genes. I am extremely fit with body fat less than 10%, yet my ldl is sky high without a statin.

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

That was fabulous. It is so refreshing in this age to have a professional tell it like it is. The camera never blinks, and you most certainly passed with flying colors, doctor.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I took red yeast rice for several yrs, did not change much but I still refuse statins and my doctor is well aware that no amount of talk will make me change my mind.

[@mzlartey7641]

How high is your cholesterol? Mine is 250

[@larryc1616]

A heart attack or stroke will change your mind if you get a 2nd chance

[@lindagardener855]

Same here. Won’t take them. The side=effects are horrific.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

My cholesterol is just over 200 & my doctor wanted me to take a statin. I refused based on side effects and he didn’t push it, but he noted in my file that I refused.

[@Cherish..2]

Heart Dr. told me if you have high cholesterol doesn't mean you have damaged arteries ?

[@lindavetters5753]

YES! Been taking this for OVER a year & my count has gone down 25 - 35 points!!!❤

[@jjusatariganklepper3808]

My cholesterol level 260 after diet ,eating healthy food,most them to lower my cholesterol and I did exercise..after 3 months going down 189 ..😊

[@mzlartey7641]

Did your Dr want you to take statins and what all did you eat and drink?

[@pokeys0424]

What healthy food did you eat?

[@skygazer6898]

Fantastic! Well done, you.

[@Kjuken69]

You have to learn about colesterol before you talk about it! Your colesterol levels being lower after eating as you say, eat healty and exercise is not the reason, you can't influense your colesterol very much, not with food anyway, your liver makes the colesterol the body need! You can reduce this with statins not with food! . The total colesterol level in body changes all the time, based upon what your body needs. This is partycularly important to know, to understand how important colesterol is for the body and cell function. The brain eks contains almost 30% colesterol, used to serve the neurons. Colesterol is 100% your freind, not enemy. Just ask and i will tell you more about colesterol! Best from Roar Ellefsen

[@skygazer6898]

@@Kjuken69 and you have to learn how to spell cholesterol LOL, sorry, just kidding

[@lookanddiscover]

My doctor has suggested the statin drug for my 131 high cholesterol. He gave me atorvastatin 20mg. I took it for about a week and already felt muscle weakness. I just ordered the Sylvan product. Thank you for your video.

[@talktowinta]

Isn’t 131 normal?

[@71suns]

​@@talktowintaONE SIZE FITS ALL! That's literally the system.

[@rodneyadamson8270]

131 is low mine varies from 225 to 250

[@edwardthomas2894]

131 is a normal reading

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@lookanddiscover same here. My doctor put me on 80mg of atorvastatin. After a few days I could barely stand and raise my arm to drink my morning coffee. I had to use a wheelchair to visit my doctor. I told him I’ll never take that crap again, only now is that drugs getting out of my system. I ordered the Sylvan RYR, but am only taking 1 capsule for now to see if I get a reaction or not. Only three days in and so far so good.

[@Marcarlv]

Cholesterol does not appear dangerous if it does not collect in the arteries. Sugar makes cholesterol sticky and collects in arteries.

[@amandaturner2973]

Thanks for this insight. I haven’t had sugar for two months and I feel twenty years younger.

[@zazita7333]

Lp(a) cholesterol is a very sticky cholesterol that is genetically inherited. I wish more doctors would test for it.

[@skygazer6898]

I have to kick the sugar I add to my tea, especially as I drink around 10 cups per day.

[@mazza_razzza]

@@skygazer6898 Yes, you must! Just reduced the amount slowly over a few weeks. Once you get used to tea without sugar, sweetened tea will taste sickly. Believe me, I've done it. 😁

[@cj-jr7iz]

@@zazita7333it’s not about wishing! It’s intentionally not done for profit. Just checking cholesterol number doesn’t tell u that much, but it DOES get ALL people lumped together and on statins!! VAP panel isn’t expensive and reveals much more, ie, particle size, etc!! Side effect of Lipitor is Diabetes. Also, memory problems!!!

[@josefadivino4629]

Thank you very much Doctor. I'm on amlodipen high blood pressure pill and my doctor gave me a stating now I'm always tired and get cramps . Thank you for this information.

[@karinmcknight8879]

I’ve been working At getting my blood sugar down and low and behold my cholesterol went down too. Ldl dropped 45 points and hDL even went up! Limited sugary foods and processed foods. More paleo/keto leaning. My A1c dropped into the normal range too. Yay

[@drdaveclayton]

I'm happy to hear about your health improvements! Any particular tips or part of the video that helped you? I'd love to hear about it.

[@annpringle8219]

Great video ! Becareful when you are helping people stay healthy! The drug companies don't like it! I've been a Herbologist for over 30 years and strick vegetarian. Great video! Stay healthy and keep educating people.

[@audreypistor4610]

I always believed in red yest rice. I told my doctor that I wanted to try red yest rice first before I went on a stain, The next time he checked my blood it was so much better, He asked again what was I taking. He wrote it down. It works,

[@hivebees802]

How did you take it ?

[@Ngui-gj5mx]

Which brand of red yeast and what’s strength to take per day?

[@ShellyBomb]

@audreypistor4610 ~ May 2024 - Can you update us here? There are some questions in the comments. Are you still feeling well & has your blood levels stayed low? 🥰

[@atulpatel2850]

THANK YOU.. THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN ON HIGH CHOLESTEROL.

[@MR-pr8tp]

Except the link to a specific product is like trying to sell something. and according to WEBMD and other professional websites, red yeast rice is just as dangerous as statins: muscle weakness, cramps with kidney problems to boot.

[@Janie77-2]

I took Red Yeast Rice for over 9 months. It did not lower my cholesterol. I read some brands remove the cholesterol benefits. HeartShape sounds good. Great video.

[@reecenickol1241]

I tried to, too, and it did not worked

[@joederocco9321]

try life extension brand

[@pamsbirding]

All it did for my was make my bilirubin go up.

[@RenySouthCarolina]

Fantastic video, thank you! I’m generally healthy (48F, 5’7, 121 lbs, BMI 18.9), but my LDL & total cholesterol levels are atrocious (close to 300😭). It runs in my family and definitely genetic. I already eat healthy and work out every day. I do NOT want to take statins. I have been adding a lot more fiber to my diet. I have been seeing a lot that Bergamot and red yeast rice are good supplements to take, so I will be trying them as well. What I really appreciate is that you are very specific (what brands, how much to take, and when best to take it). Invaluable info. Excited to add this to my stack and recheck my cholesterol in 2 months to see if there is any improvement. Just wanted to ask, will red yeast rice negatively impact triglycerides or HDL? My numbers here are borderline bad (140 trigs, 58 HDL), so I don’t want to take anything that will lower HDL or increase trigs. Thank you!🙏🏻

[@robertrice4441]

About 15 years ago I went in to severe liver failure due to red yeast rice's Lovastatin type compound. lt did indeed lower my cholesterol about 50 points, but I came close to needing a liver transplant.

[@zayaamad3080]

That was dangerous

[@skyeblue5669]

Yikes

[@carync131]

I just read when taking certain statins not to take red yeast rice.

[@Komponents]

Curious what dosage of RYR you were taking? And were you taking it along with a statin?

[@robertrice4441]

I was taking RYR instead of a prescribed statin. It's been a long time since I was using RYR, but I believe I was taking 2 OTC capsules ( unsure of mg),@@Komponents

[@alesiaoreilly1538]

I am glad it works for some people. My cholesterol didn't lower at all unfortunately.

[@sarzorro]

Same here

[@jka24529]

Try check yr liver. Doctor told me when liver got problem or fatty liver may problem to process medication.

[@msk3905]

Same here i didn’t use this brand but it did nothing to my numbers and liver was fine

[@DK-zg8ik]

I think for those who have familial high cholesterol medication is needed, that’s what a doctor told me about my brothers high cholesterol, don’t know for sure though

[@ionobdeala4072]

Hello Doctor, my question is: after starting this suplement, when I can expect the first visible results, and this is not because I'm in hurry, bit just because I want to have all the answers with me, when I take the subject to my cholesterol doctor, Much appreciate your videos, I find them so much on point Blessings

[@tonylocks28]

Quik Question: NATTOKINASE, whats your opinion? Thank you. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@johna5428]

I’ll also hear doctors recommending niacin which I believe is B3 what’s your opinion on it or are you better off with the red rice?

[@carmenross1077]

My question is keto,low carb high responders usually gets high Cholesterol,LDL . Your thoughts re instead of worrying about cholesterol level, instead your thoughts on cholesterol divided by HDL level,as I have learned and we want a result of less than 1.5 or 2.0 YOUR THOUGHTS ON THAT..? In my case I got issues on K level, thanks for mentioning the potassium and the other toxic contents related to liver and kidney.

[@stk6mkt]

I've been on a red yeast rice for several years; and it works fantastically well.

[@Skwarek-wp8dc]

Best is Niacin .. then they changed it to statins ...

[@ramonapalomares6169]

You have to take Q10 pls

[@brandonlamontcooper8141]

thank you

[@ellymeikle5906]

Where do you buy the red yeast rice?

[@stk6mkt]

@@ellymeikle5906 Amazon

[@rumbledoll3173]

Which type of LDL does it lower, refering to the particle size. Is it Apo A or Apo B ?

[@sherylbeamer7189]

THAT is the question 👏🏻

[@gearloose17]

So…what is the $64,000 answer?

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Statins- my dad is 80 years old and he’s been on a statin drug. I don’t know how long. But he has muscle aches terribly. And lately he’s been telling me his legs feel like they’re dying and they don’t want to move. Now he has brothers and sisters that are not on statins that have lived to be 90 and are still alive. I really don’t think he’s gonna live as long as his brothers and sisters. My dad is on 14 medication‘s for high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes. And The honest truth, I don’t think he needs to be on any of it. If it were me, I would’ve never started taking them, but I would just go off of everything. He feels so bad all the time. And this is been going on for 20 years. He’s on three meds for blood pressure, his statin, a blood thinner, metformin, etc. When he changes a doctor, the new doctors never reevaluate his health. They just continue on with the same medication that he tells them that he’s on from the past Dr.. Our medical system is so broken.

[@angelamorris4304]

It's a system.

[@kevinj53]

Thanks Doctor Clayton I just my blood test results back and my cholesterol is at 264. my good chol. is 40. It was worse 20 years ago. Over 300 actually. Now I'm concerned more about it so i went out bought a bunch beans oatmeal blue berries and much more. Not to mention started back walking 3 miles a day and working out. i'm determined to get a better grip on this. Do you have other suggestions?

[@elizabethelizabeth8434]

Did you even bother to watch his video? He tells you.

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

Beans and oatmeal equal higher glucose levels means more lectins too

[@raimqawal5082]

@@brendaandrandyking4126 That's not true for me. Maybe for others.

[@francellew2073]

@@elizabethelizabeth8434 😳🙄😂🤣👏👏

[@denisk751]

Drop the oatmeal and any other grains

[@thesenutz7876]

Red yeast rice products that contain significant amounts of monacolin K can have the same potential side effects as statin drugs, including muscle, kidney, and liver damage.

[@Martinpaullee]

Stop worrying about cholesterol. The medical establishment need to do their research. We’ve been lied to about this, among other things.

[@MR-pr8tp]

Agree! Our food industry doesn't help in being transparent either.

[@Wiscograndma]

I always talk to my pharmacist. I believe pharmacist knows more than doctors about medicine because when doctors go to school, they’re not taught about medicine so maybe they really don’t know, but the pharmacist always tells me the truth.

[@davebean2886]

My doctor recommended red yeast rice with cq10. I though because just liked cq10, but saw mention that red yeast rice decreases cq10. Anything to the issue with cq10? Thanks

[@joghog]

Thanks for giving actual brand names that are reputable.

[@daiagomes6778]

I just ordered the pills. Thank you for providing the link!

[@drdaveclayton]

Thanks for your support!

[@AmyBarbera]

Dr Clayon THANK YOU so much for this video... Red Yeast Rice really works.... I started taking the HPF Cholestene last October after seeing my Primary Doctor and he was concerned because my Total Cholesterol was 256 and he wanted me to go on a Statin and I said NO to the Statin... I saw your video around that time and I also asked my Doctor what Natural Vitamin should I take instead of a Statin and like you he said Red Yeast Rice... Today I saw my Doctor and he was AMAZED because my Total Cholesterol dropped from 256 to now a Normal 181 in just 9 months.. all of my Cholesterol levels are Normal! and I am so HAPPY!!!! My Doctor could not believe it!!!! He said in his 10 years of practice he has never seen such a drastic drop and now he is going to share my testimony with his patients!!!!! THANK YOU again for all of your help and suggestions! You are AMAZING!!!

[@drdaveclayton]

Awesome story! Congrats on your success. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@rosebahrami3919]

Thx Doc for this awesome info 🙏🙏🙏 I do not take statin at all. I’ll look forward to getting this supplement.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

Red yeast rice functions the same way as todays statins by inhibiting the mevalonate pathway. Its just not as strong as today's statins, reducing the risk of side effects. But it is a statin you will be taking.

[@patriciabehm1123]

It works great lowered my cholesterol from 250 to under 200

[@MalcombMedia1]

How long did it take?

[@Suezbitton888]

Thank you , Dr.Clayton , very informative . I did everything I’m supposed to do: low Carb, low sugar , exercise , and 16/8 fasting . And My lab results were even worse! I will try red years rice supplement .

[@vivianchou3891]

I did most of same of you 16/8 low carb... but, LDL 130 still but, my HDL is pretty good 85 , I take red yeast rice cause my ALT go high so I stop it ,

[@miloo3969]

Me too. My cholesterol went up. 🤦‍♀️

[@ellymeikle5906]

Same here. Me too, I will try red yeast rice.

[@carmenross1077]

You must be high responder watch Dr. Diamond,and Dr. Berry’s video on this if you want. I totally stopped SUGAR the only sugar I’m getting are those from Whole Foods and few fruits that I eat and making sure i will keep it low glycemic index.

[@seascape185]

I already tried the red bean rice yeast and Berberine

[@JeffRuedy]

Cholestene works great for me and have had 3 normal liver and kidney funtion tests on it the past 3 years. When i first started, I dropped my total cholesterol 98 points in 2 months, had kidneys and liver checked as normal then backed down to 3 pills and scored a 176 total cholesterol one year later. Perfect. Consumer Labs calls this supplement as the safest and is citrinin free. Its $17 for 120 pills so i take 3 a day and it lasts me 40 days per bottle. It did not raise my A1C. I take all three pills at bedtime or after my last meal of the day and suggest drinking at least 8oz. of water to avoid a headache. This was my only issue and i ended it with more water. Works for me. Good luck.

[@Cobalt1520]

Ive tried red yeast rice and it did lower my cholesterol VERY MUCH but unfortunately it gave me serious muscle pain, to the point I felt like I was with a flu (muscle pain, prostration). I reduced the dose but it didn’t work, so I stopped. Any suggestion?

[@drdaveclayton]

Sorry to hear it! Sterols are another great way to lower cholesterol - you can learn more here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4vFe3aHj8p4oq8 Thanks for watching!

[@Cobalt1520]

@@drdaveclayton Thanks, but I believe sterols reduce the absortion of ingested cholesterol, and my problem is not with ingested cholesterol but that which is produced by my organism. What I'd like researchers to find out is WHY some people produce too much cholesterol and others don't, and so find a solution for that. But sadly, in the 21st and after so many years since the discovery of DNA, still we don't understand how it works and prefer to waste time and money on iphone "technology" "development"...

[@mnp870]

Have you heard of using R Lipoid Acid. This was used before the drug industry started to pushing statins.

[@wayankartini2091]

@@Cobalt1520 I.have.your.same.problem.The.main.culprit.for.cardiovascular.disease.is.not.high.colesterol.but.inflammation.Cholesterol.only.become.dangerous.when.oxidised.by.inflamation.Forget.any.tipe.of.rice.that.increase.your.glicemia.The.vast.majority.of.Chinese.have.diabetes.and.metabolic.syndrome..If.you.do.not.already.know.him.I.suggest.you.follow.Dr.Ekberg...As.a.final.note.many.studies.have.proved.that.those.who.have.a.low.cholesterol.have.a.higher.death.rate.

[@tonimilstead5089]

Take CoQ10. RYR and synthetic statins deplete it. That's causes the muscle aches.

[@ShyamSundaresan]

but we have to address the basic question: Where is the causation correlation between Cholersterol and CVD ? I see tons research pointing to "correlation." Trees sway when there is storm. But does holding the trees firm stop the storm? PLUS WHAT IF THE HIGH CHOLESTEROL IS INDEED NEEDED AT THAT POINT?

[@eh3477]

My LDL went down significantly and unexpectedly after i started drinking hibiscus tea for general health. I also take choline and lecithin which wasn't having any obvious effects.

[@angelalaskodi3459]

Do you drink it every day?

[@eh3477]

@angelalaskodi3459 I got 0rganic hibiscus tea leaves and just made a big pot. Drank a quart at least 3 days a week for around 2 months. It's not advised to do it every day for long periods. I had read about it being good for liver health, and wasn't expecting it to have a big effect on cholesterol numbers. Also helps to lower blood pressure.

[@joeyjoey4741]

Moringa Organic Powder.....end of story, thank me later!!!

[@maggieguzowski768]

@@joeyjoey4741 can you share how much per day you took and how you took it? Thanks!!

[@ramirorocha9189]

If it red rice and has to be fermented- What about drinking some nice SAKE that already has gone through these steps! Could this work too?

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

Red yeast rice is in Lovastatin. One of the first statins to be marketed. It works the same way as today's statins inhibiting the mavalonate pathway, thus reducing cholesterol. Its not as strong as today's statins making it less likely to encounter the side effects.

[@speaktruth9313]

What are statin side effects..I’ve been on statins since my 30’s and what could my side effects be?

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

@@speaktruth9313 The primary side effect people complain about is debilitating muscle pain and weakness. Along with that is a 100 mile long list of side effects. That makes sense since cholesterol is a vital substance that serves multiple purposes in good health. Here is just one. Cholesterol plays a role in the formation of the protective layer over our nerve pathways.

[@angeladodge536]

I had to stop all the statins I was put on by my Dr as they very quickly caused debilitating lumbar back pain to the point I couldn't bend to put my jeans on without crying in pain from excruciating pain...lift my arm up to blow dry even my short hair, I had bad rib pain...and this happened with every statin and even with a drug that can be used to lower cholesterol but is not its main function (it started with an E…sorry I can't remember the name just the pain I got from it) as a last resort till I had to stop taking that too...one chemist I went to here in West Australia I randomly saw a sign advertising co enzyme Q10, but I have yet to check that out… It was interesting as it said are you one of those people who suffer from muscle aches whilst on statins?...at the time I wasn't on a statin, but my parents were, but I am an RN and as I got older I ended up with the same cholesterol profile as my Father...ironically both parents had no issues with atorvastatin or Lipitor as it is commonly called here. I did get referred to a cholesterol clinic at my local tertiary hospital run by a cardiologist...at the time I was recovering from a craniotomy for a removal of an acoustic neuroma...a benign tumour on my auditory nerve and was dealing with chronic headaches, so I ended up losing a significant amount of weight...walking up and down a corridor in the oncology clinic I worked at and not eating very much due to the chronic pain I had, and it had the effect of lowering my cholesterol as I dropped to an Australian size 6 from a size 14...my cardiologist thought I had weight loss surgery I looked so different…my answer was no I've been unwell...after 4 years of working 2 days a week the pain got so bad I had to retire due to ill health and with better pain control of course some of the weight has come back, but I was surprised at my DRS reaction when I said I was eating the plant sterol margarine... I thought that was advertised to help lower cholesterol if I couldn't take a statin at least I was doing something...his response was no eat butter??? @@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

​@@speaktruth9313diabetes insulin resistance

[@speaktruth9313]

@@angeladodge536 so sorry..finding and getting the right treatment is overwhelming …. Someone recently recommended fish oil/ omega 3

[@Bless-m1z]

Is Jarrow or and Life Extension brand good brands to take?

[@julianedeasis2628]

Great information Doctor, it was understandable and easy to follow. ❤

[@drdaveclayton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@XSD.1.]

Hello Dr Dave! I’m unable 😢 to take red rice yeast supplements as I get muscle pain from it. Do you have any tips on what I can take instead? I would be very grateful! Thank you for your wonderfully detailed and informative videos! Greetings from Germany 😊

[@firegardendevine6039]

Thank you very much for the information Doctor. Trying to parse out the latest research and recommendations is a full time job in of itself. Shouldn't we making a distinction between LDL's and VLDL's in terms of overall cardiovascular risks? It is my understanding that VLDL's due to their small dense structure, lack of buoyancy and oxidation potential are the real culprits but, only in the presence of gross injury. Statins, as I understand them, do very little to have a meaningful impact on absolute risk reduction with regards to VLDL's. Will simply lowering LDL's through any supplementation mitigate risk so long as endothelium injury continues?

[@mcneillmama50]

so if RYR can lower LDLs 20% and I am a consistent exerciser (6 days per week, HIIT, cardio, yoga, etc) are the effects cumulative? Does that 20% add to the 10% reduction from exercising to equal a 30% reduction in LDL's. Also what are ways to raise HDL's? My HDLs run in the 50s and I'm a 63 year old woman, however my LDLs have been stable in the low 200s and I can't get them to budge.

[@methods3110]

You are out of date doc. Cholesterol has almost no influence on your health. As for statins they are a complete racket.

[@lilianflynn1876]

There's a reason why cholesterol goes up in later years! Helps with heart and brain health

[@sc7656]

Duh....excess of anything is bad for you, cholesterol, sugar, saturated fat, alcohol, etc..

[@tomunderwood4283]

The Rotterdam Study of elderly people over 70 found those with higher cholesterol lived longer since cholesterol is great at fighting infection. The cholesterol is a symptom or a response, not the root cause!! This is similar to how research is finding beta amyloid plaque is NOT the root cause of Alzheimer’s.

[@American-support-UA]

Read about statin’s side effects and you will understand how “racket” it is.

[@dignan4992]

He’s not talking about over all cholesterol, high LDL and triglycerides but low HDL can cause damage. I’m over 75 years old with under 200 total cholesterol but lower in HDL which caused my hypertension. I don’t dare take any pharmaceuticals because of really bad side effects. If this can help without the side effects I am very grateful.

[@thaonguyenlenguyen5383]

Should we lower the ApoB? Many doctors say it is more important than LDL :(((

[@clararodas6243]

Hi Doctor..how much can we take? I have these that says a dose of 1200mg…Is it right to take this amount of RYR..daily? Please let me know, thank you very much❤

[@DonRua]

Over a decade ago, I delved into this path and invested in red yeast rice supplements without success, having spent hundreds. I discovered that the US Drug Administration restricts even traces of Lovastatin in these pills. Are the pills you mention available in America? As of my last check a decade ago, I could purchase actual red yeast rice from a Chinese grocery store without US regulatory intervention. However, the repackaging process in these stores introduces uncertainty about the content. I still have some from that time, which I grind into powder for coloring in cooking. Despite doctors giving up on me due to high cholesterol and elevated CK levels, I'm serious about my question: Do your recommended supplements contain Lovastatin, and how did they navigate US Drug Administration scrutiny? Additionally, have you explored the option of using actual red yeast rice? Thank you in advance.

[@kathychinsamy2157]

100% TRUE, doctor said my lifestyle changes is not helping its genetic 😢 From South

[@jeanjoseph7905]

My sister took statins for about a year and started forgetting lots of things and so did a friend of mine.....statins are no good.

[@elinino5275]

I had this same side effects. Scary! I would forget where I was going when driving

[@debrawhitten5473]

Not good

[@t.k.6060]

But isnt a cholesterol just a symptom? Shouldnt we look for a reason and ghen treat it, maybe liver disfunction or lack of pancreatic enzymes ?

[@cathybrown4102]

Dr. Robert Lustig says high LDL is a symptom of insulin resistance

[@MisterHowzat]

Good point!

[@larryc1616]

It's mostly diet or genetics

[@angeladodge536]

I only had raised liver enzymes after being unable to tolerate any statin, so my cholesterol remained elevated hence causing the liver issue...meaning I had no liver dysfunction or problem with pancreatic enzymes either so I would tend to agree more with genetics having inherited my Fathers' cholesterol profile despite a healthy diet and exercise as I knew the possible risk factor I may encounter as I got older

[@anaabendroth3460]

Mine is genetic, from both parents. It is familial, so it's going to be with me no matter what. But hearing about RYR has piqued my interest. I am currently in poor health so very scared to try something so powerful that might set me back even more, but something MUST be done and it won't be by using statins!

[@sylviacandler5541]

Dr. Clayton, thank you for making your videos, you are greatly appreciated. There is some confusion on which supplements are a waste of money as stomach acid destroys many supplements. I would hope this would be a treat topic for a future video.

[@billgalli5991]

I tried that. Had the same side effects as I had from Statins, low energy, irritability, muscle loss.

[@drj1781]

I have had a lot of success lowering my LDL with Praluent, a PCSK9 inhibitor. Should I continue taking red yeast rice? I have been taking it for years, but I didn't realize tht the brands differed so drastically until I saw your video.

[@jamesstanislaw202]

4 kind Hinds of ldl, fluffy, intermediate or medium chained, small particle and micro particle LDL

[@oldbiker9739]

so they have you injecting a drug called Repatha , I would never take that crap ,its so unnatural

[@sallybradbury8214]

My cholesterol blood test as just come back at 9.1 but it's a family one. I don't want to take a statin?

[@cheeksmcgill9858]

Thank you so much for this video. I looked quickly at both of the supplements at the end for the video. It looks like Sylvan Wellness, Red Yeast Rice has Carrageenan as an other ingredient, I'm trying to avoid this ingredient as there have been some reports of possible inflammation to cancer?

[@homesteadgal4143]

Just buy the Red Yeast Rice in powder form. Measure the amount you need -- doesn't need to be encapsuled but put w/ applesauce or a thick juice like tomato, carrot, or a blender-made drink.

[@Lolipop59]

Because caragean ? Are you asking if caragean can give you cancer ? Thank you

[@williammakolin1432]

Question one of the products contains carrageenan isn’t this bad for human consumption what’s your thoughts respectfully thanks

[@-glanma]

Hello. Thank you for your informative video on Red Yeast Rice. I just recently heard about it through several sources and I’m confident it will work on cholesterol. I looked up the Sylvan product and noticed it has carrageenan, which is a carcinogen and I’m very sensitive to that. Wonder why they put that in there. Do you have any thoughts on that? Thank you for informing us about these natural remedies to improve our health.

[@coffee2promowithmeShelleyWeihs]

There is not carrageenan listed in my bottle of Heartshape?

[@moniquestanley479]

Thank you Doctor, I will try the brand you buy for yourself. My Dr has been prescribing me 20 mg of atorvastatin for over a year but I feel as if I am forgetting a lot of things so I stopped taking it about a week ago and will purchase some on Amazon. Thank you so much . Monique

[@edyt.8761]

Thank you doctor, What is the optimal cholestero range? How low it should be? We need cholesterol for several body functions.

[@Lolipop59]

Google it

[@barbaras3206]

Its the RATIO.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

Back in the 1970's mid 200's was considered normal. Since then the cholesterol guidelines have been gradually lowered by a board, most of whom had financial connections to pharma.

[@DaveOriginallyfromBrooklyn]

@@Lolipop59 I think he wants the docs opinion. Not googles

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

Im looking into nattokinase

[@msg5432111]

Thank you for this video ! Much appreciated! I do have a question for you. If you are taking ED pills such as Cialis. Is it still OK to take the red yeast supplements ?

[@karenhamann9490]

I take Red Rice Yeast by Solgar....it has lowered my total number, but the LDL is still very high....I rarely eat sugar, junk food, or baked goods ...why has it not gone down as well?

[@larryc1616]

It's genetics. Most of our ancestors were plant eaters so we make and hold onto dietary cholesterol since our ancestors didn't get much their diet so they/we evolved with that.

[@jodyjackson5475]

PLANT EATERS!!!??😂😂😂😂

[@DeweyChapa]

Interesting. I bet how this works so well isn’t just the lovastatin. I bet the extra components of the fermented red rice, feed the good gut batería that then helps lower your cholesterol.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

It works the same way blocking the mevalonate metabolic pathway just like a statin drug. The difference is its milder than todays powerful statin drugs and the risk of side effects are minimal.

[@linabuico9157]

@@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157 ko

[@penniroyal4398]

I’ve been on statin for about 5 years now. My cholesterol was at heart attack level and I only weigh 110 and have literally been a fitness instructor for over 15 years. The statin really messed me up but….. because I already have atherosclerosis of the ascending aorta( heart damage and blockage) I decided to stay on it after 2 episodes where I thought I was have a heart attack! The last one I did get hospitalized and had stress tests done the next day and I was told I was in great shape and doing fine. But then I found I found out I was diabetic and that was 1 thing making me have brain/ memory issues. So I stuck with my diet and 3 years later I got my blood glucose under control naturally without medication and I am still on statin for my cholesterol because apparently it’s genetic and haven’t been able to change it through diet and working out! You just have to do the cost benefit analysis and 4 years into taking statin I can say through diet, exercise and taking my statin& Asprin daily I feel so much better now at 64. I still workout daily for at least an hour which has help my muscles grow and I look pretty darn good 💪 😂

[@LS-uw5cc]

@@penniroyal4398 me too! Diet and exercise didn't change my cholesterol at all. It is genetic for me too and heart disease, heart attacks and strokes run on both sides of my family. I want to lower it naturally but it didn't work. I started statins again. But I'm still looking for that natural cure.

[@janetlodia1756]

Thanks Dr .Clayton ..great information ..easy to understand due to great voice and clear usage of words ..👍❤️

[@lyntrombley6382]

I had the same muscle / body pain from Red Yeast Rice. I thought I had bone cancer from the pain and weakness from Red Yeast.

[@baysick11]

Best advice for someone with late stage fibrosis/early cirrhosis???

[@markf3229]

Thanks for this advice Dr. some time ago after research I dumped my Statins in the bin to my Doctors disbelief. The only thing that concerns me is the Yeast in the product. Would that spike the level of Urate in my blood which knowingly causes Gout?

[@Coldwarrior7781]

Don't blame the doctor. He can only believe what the pharmaceutical salesmen tell him and also must follow the "Standard of Care". I'm a field medic and I must follow the SoC for my level whether it's the best thing in the moment or not.

[@ballerbrosmedia]

Excellent video. I’ve used Red Yeast Rice Supplement for years now and it has helped me lower my cholesterol

[@drdaveclayton]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear your success w RYR.

[@stephenstruk1734]

Lipicept has CLINICALLY Proven Ingredients that lower Cholesterol better than ANYTHING!!(BY HCP Formulas in Phoenix). LIPICEPT isTotally Safe. Statins Kill. They damage Muscle Tissue and the Heart. They cause Diabetes. They Dissolve your Brain which is mostly DHA. Statins Dissolve DHA and should be Outlawed as Quack, USELESS, Dangerous Drugs. Never talk to any Doctor about Nutraceuticals and Nutrition; they know next to nothing about BOTH!!! They are Overtly Hostile to Nutraceuticals and Supplements and ARE F.D.A . and Big Pharma Brain Washed. Never talk to any Doctor about anything Nutritional-NEVER!! They think Egg Yolks are Bad. ANY M.D. who writes a Script for a Station Drug SHOULD get Hollow Point in His/Her Brain!!!

[@jeannettestuckelschwaiger5071]

Do you mind charing more about réd yeast Rice you take? how much, which dosage? do you still take it every day? how much your cholesterol went down? Thank you in advance.

[@lilianflynn1876]

Don't lower cholesterol too low!

[@homesteadgal4143]

My husband has successfully taken RYR for about 10 years because his body couldn't tolerate the statin drugs. He tried several but broke out in rashes. Our doctor was very happy to see that his cholesterol went into the normal range and after watching for 1 year, our doc decided to try this with other patients who couldn't tolerate statins. He takes the standard dosage, measured out and added into some tomato juice. It won't dissolve in water. He's never had any issues with the supplement powder of RYR. Glad it works for you too!!

[@michelehyde3991]

Thank you for helping us ❤

[@markettrader7112]

I'm trying bergamont supplements in tablet form, 1 a day

[@nurse28707]

Great information except that I have been taking a Red Yeast brand that wasn't included in the research. I haven't had any problems but noticed it has extra ingredients...just wondering if you have heard anything about the Weider brand. I will definitely try the ones you listed here.

[@etlay5684]

As a Chinese Hakka, we always use red yeast rice to cook with meat (pork belly soup with red yeast rice is my favourite) and I didn't know it has cholesterol-lowering effects.

[@annetteconant7210]

thank you for the info. i will be looking into it then talk to my dr and see what he thinks.

[@socorrohernandez8743]

My friend is overweight he eats anhealthy he is not young, and he hasn't have cholesterol,now i eat healthy, i am skinny and have high cholesterol. How can you explain that?

[@beverlysmith9854]

I tried red rice yeast and it gave me stomach pains just like all the cholesterol meds I have taken. I looked it up and red rice yeast is what cholesterol medicines are made from.

[@erictir7104]

Dave Clayton, MD, Great video. Can you tell us why our liver makes so much LDL, there has to be a reason correct?

[@NuneNshanyan]

One dr saying red yeast supplements good other dr saying it’s have a same side effect like statin I don’t know who should i trust….

[@OlinHyde]

Thanks!

[@drdaveclayton]

Thanks Olin! Appreciate the support and thanks for watching!

[@lilleypops1868]

Rice not good for diabetics, you can also get natto fermented soy beans (organic of course) it is one of the foods that has the highest concentration of vitamin K2 MK7 you can also get these In supplements. But many foods contain K2 (studies have been done on K2) fermented foods like sauerkraut blue cheese, some vegetables, kefir etc..

[@MsMary414]

Do you know if the ingredient monacolin K is still in most of the supplements out there? Thank you.

[@calikokat100]

my family doctor wont discuss supplements with me except to say one thing...I do so at my own risk.Since supplements are unregulated as to what they contain doctors here are not allowed to discuss their use with their patients...this is in Canada and applies to Canadian physicians

[@paulawagstaff686]

Oh noooo...not one of THOSE doctors

[@chriss6876]

time for a new doctor

[@cynthiahansen2341]

Also... they are not trained in nutrition.

[@Josma432]

My GP googles what I tell her and is quite happy to discuss it. She was happy for me to take red yeast rice supplements, and agreed that I would have liver and kidney function tests as I would if I was taking a statin. I’m in Australia.

[@lindaHalt1916]

So your Dr prefers prescription medications vs trying supplements?💰💰💰

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Hi doc, great video! Thanks for sharing. Question being the red yeast rice is as effective if not more effective than statins and has some of the same properties. Does taking the red yeast rice effect your CoQ10 levels like statins do? If so, should we be taking CoQ10 supplementation as well?

[@evelynanderson3587]

Thank you for this information. My doctor just suggested this supplement today, and this was helpful.

[@andreapicardi9682]

What about the ldl P .. m y particle number was 1800. Does red yeast rice help with particles?

[@Connie7881]

I find bergamot works better for me than RYR since it has no side effects and lower my LDL .

[@GJJC13]

How do you take bergamot?

[@Connie7881]

@@GJJC13take 2 capsules with one meal per day. Do some research on google or ChatGPT. It has much less side effects than RYR.

[@catherinecharles730]

Thankyou!!! Wonderfully enlightening. Unfortunately neither product is available for delivery in Uk. I found the closest product by Golden Naturals. They claim .... "However, the guarantee '100% citrinin-free' can never be given completely, so we will not do that. But don't worry: the amount of citrinin in food supplements must of course always meet legal requirements. European legislation (Commission Regulation 2019/1901) prescribes that the citrinin content in foods may not exceed 100 µg / kg. Golden Naturals red yeast rice products always contain less than 100 µg / kg citrinin" Can you offer any comment on this point? Hugely grateful for your observations.

[@barryhamilton3112]

Will Berberine do the same thing?

[@Lolipop59]

Berberine is goven to lower blood sugar

[@kathychinsamy2157]

I heard that it lowers cholesterol as well , is it TRUE From South Africa

[@angelamorris4304]

I take it and feel so good afterwards. It could be a blood sugar issue.

[@LS-uw5cc]

Does it work for genetic cholesterol that doesn't respond to a very healthy diet and excercise? Would it need to be taken forever like a statin?

[@brandonlamontcooper8141]

thank you for your wisdom my friend.

[@triciawaellner5428]

I was not able to take statins because of the side effects . I tried the red yeast rice but ran into the same side effect.

[@cathtf7957]

I blew off the high cholesterol thing for twenty years. Had a heart attack this year at 68. Having a lot of difficulty with side effects of statins. This is wearing me down. Not sure I can ever get my cholesterol down to acceptable level. Pretty sure this is the familial type of elevation. Big drag but getting old has to be dealt with the best you can. There are worse things than high cholesterol out there.

[@VisalPereravkp1988]

what else u got except cholesterol. diabetes ? cos heart attack or cad not only come along only with cholesterol ? how long u been taking statin? what is your hdl trig ratio ? good luck n stay healthy. bless u

[@ICUP920]

If you’re thyroid hormone isn’t optimal your cholesterol won’t go down. Treat low thyroid and down cholesterol goes. Of course eliminate inflammation, eat right and exercise.

[@Jabo__Jabo]

I understand. ❤

[@sophiah8794]

Does RYR lower your pulse rate when at rest. I have bradycardia extremely low pulse at night.

[@macheadg5er]

excellent video. I tried red rice before and sadly i was slightly allergic to it.

[@drdaveclayton]

Bummer! Sorry to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@mshighdefinition7463]

Hello Dr.! I wonder what would be the effect on my liver if I start taking these pills…Have you had any issue with your liver yet?

[@astermesfin5822]

Thank so much very helpful. Thank you for your time.