Request for information about Ateronorm
Domanda
Dear Doctor, I have suffered from high cholesterol for some time and regularly take Ateronorm in cycles. I am pleased to see that it lowers my cholesterol levels. Recently, I learned that during fermentation red yeast rice produces the mycotoxin citrinin, which has been associated with various disorders. I would therefore like some information about how the ingredient you use is processed. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your range of supplements and send my kindest regards. Loredana
Risposta dell'esperto
Good morning
High-quality extracts must have minimal citrinin levels that are not capable of causing harm to the human body. It is not possible to eliminate it completely because its production is part of the metabolism of Monascus purpureus, and even when the extract is produced using the best available techniques, a very small amount remains. The extract used to make Ateronorm contains less than 20 parts per billion, an insignificant amount that is also difficult to detect because it is so low. This means that in the finished product, citrinin is present at even lower levels.