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When is the best time of day to take red yeast rice?

Written by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated August 19, 2017 ⓘ

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Answer:

As with certain prescription statin drugs, bedtime is likely the best time to take red yeast rice, as explained in the ConsumerTips section of the Red Yeast Rice Supplements Review >>

(However, be aware that rarely, taking red yeast rice at night has been reported to cause insomnia in some people.)

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