Red Yeast Rice is an asian dietary supplement made from fermented rice with a use of a particular type of yeast. It contains statin which is commonly used for lowering cholesterol level; it functions similar to lovastatin, a prescription medication. It lowers total blood cholesterol level and triglyceride level. It has the ability to increase the levels of High density lipoprotein (HDL) and decrease the low density lipoprotein (LDL), which is known as bad cholesterol. This restricts the production of cholesterol in the liver. It also improves the blood flow and may improve and prevent cardiovascular problems. It aids in maintaining and regulating blood sugar level.