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Overview Red yeast rice is the product of rice fermented with a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus. It contains Monacolin K, which is identical to a statin drug.Red yeast rice contains ten different chemicals known as monacolins. These chemicals affect cholesterol levels. Monacolin K is the most abundant in red yeast rice. Because of this, it has many of the same effects and precautions as the statin drug.People most commonly use red yeast rice for high levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. It is also used for heart attack, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many...

Beta Carotene is a natural pigment, belonging to a group called carotenoids. It is also known as a provitamin A carotenoid, which means that it is converted to vitamin A in our body. Beta carotene is also rich in antioxidants which have many benefits in preventing oxidative stress in our bodies. Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain beta carotene including: Dark leafy greens Sweet potatoes Carrots Butternut squash Apricots Red and yellow peppers While these foods do contain beta carotene, the level and bioavailability of beta carotene in each food is highly variable. Supplementing with beta carotene can be beneficial...

The Importance of Vitamin C Supplements Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is carried to the body's tissues but not stored in the body, unlike fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in the body's fatty tissue. Therefore, it's essential to get enough Vitamin C daily to maintain proper bodily functions. Vitamin C plays many roles in the body and is linked to several health benefits, including supporting the immune system. Studies show that taking Vitamin C supplements can boost your blood antioxidant levels by up to 30%. Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent cell damage caused by free...

Sona Irish Vitamins ‘Golden Ticket’ winner announced in campaign to support sick children and their families through Children’s Health Foundation. Back in October, Sona Irish Vitamins hid a golden ticket in the packaging of one of their children’s vitamins ranges. Congratulations to the lucky winner from Dublin, who unwrapped the Sona Golden Ticket and won a tremendous €1,000 in cash, just in time for Christmas! The Golden Ticket was hidden inside a Sona Pro10Biotic and purchased at Boots, Blanchardstown. But that’s not all; when the golden ticket was found, Sona donated an incredible €30,000 to Children’s Health Foundation in support...