How to Treat Red Yeast
Things You'll Need
- Red yeast rice pills
- Water
- Food
Instructions
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Purchase red yeast rice in a pill form. This is the more standard method of ingesting the red yeast rice; while you can get it in other forms, it is usually easiest to take as a capsule. Read the instructions on the bottle for dosage information.
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Take the recommended amount of pills. The dosages will vary between brands, but commonly you will take one or two pills two times a day. This is for pills in the range of 400 to 600 mg for each pill.
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Eat food and drink water with your red yeast rice pills. Take the pills with at least a cup of water; you also want to be sure to either have a meal or light snack with your pills to avoid any stomach discomforts that may come if the pills are taken on an empty stomach.
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Keep your red yeast rice supplements in a place that is cool, dry and dark. Be careful to always fully fasten and seal the jar it is kept in at all times. Continue to take your pills in the above manner for however long you and your doctor feel is necessary.
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