Monacolin

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Internet Database 4 References

Introduction

• Natural HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Found in red yeast rice. monacolin-K is lovastatin.

More General Terms

• biochemistry

Internet Database

PubChem: 129467
PubChem: 133310
PubChem: 125978
PubChem: 3080952
PubChem: 15294098
PubChem: 9948413
PubChem: 9905162
PubChem: 9866053

References

1. Becker DJ et al. Simvastatin vs therapeutic lifestyle changes and supplements: Randomized primary prevention trial. Mayo Clin Proc 2008 Jul; 83:758. PMID: [1]
2. Prescriber's Letter 15(12): 2008 Safety of Red Yeast Rice Detail-Document#: [2] (subscription needed) [3]

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