Cholesterol and Red Yeast Rice Supplements

[mickeysgal]

I've read a bunch of internet stuff about this supplement. There are claims that it reduces your cholesterol by a huge amount...as much as taking Lipitor or similar medications. If so, why isn't this being prescribed as the way to combat high cholesterol? I've heard of taking fish oil, garlic, etc, but very, very little about this supplement. Are there any doctors/nurses out there that would like to comment on this supplement? Does it really work and are there any problems that have been reported? Pros and cons please!