Red yeast rice induces less muscle fatigue symptom than simvastatin in dyslipidemic patients: a single center randomized pilot trial

Red yeast rice induces less muscle fatigue symptom than simvastatin in dyslipidemic patients: a single center randomized pilot trial

Abstract Background About 10–15% patients who take statins experience skeletal muscle problems. Red yeast rice has a good safety profile could provide a compromise therapeutic strategy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of red yeast rice, when compared to simvastatin, on t...

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Main Authors: Yangjing Xue, Luyuan Tao, Shaoze Wu, Guoqiang Wang, Lu Qian, Jiwu Li, Lianming Liao, Jifei Tang, Kangting Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Muscle fatigue symptom
Physical activity
Red yeast rice
Simvastatin
Dyslipidemia
Lipid-lowering effects
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0560-z

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