This product is a natural substance that is extracted from rice, which has been fermented with a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus from which a substance called monakolina K or lovastatin is extracted. This substance, which results from rice yeast, belongs to the statin group, used in medicine to lower cholesterol. Milk thistle: Provides multiple health benefits. Its use is very common for liver problems but some people claim that it can also help diseases such as cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, as well as gallbladder disorders. Red Yeast: Helps reduce levels of lipoprotein-A or low-density blood cholesterol, the most harmful. It also makes the arteries more flexible and helps lower blood pressure and triglyceride levels, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks.