Comments on: Beware Dangerous Treatment for High Cholesterol http://www.nakedmedicine.com/beware-dangerous-treatment-for-high-cholesterol a thinking man's point of view about the business of medicine Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:44:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Theresa http://www.nakedmedicine.com/beware-dangerous-treatment-for-high-cholesterol/comment-page-1#comment-4583 Theresa Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:26:21 +0000 http://www.nakedmedicine.com/?p=63#comment-4583 Right, and in the supplement industry there are several ways products can be tested and come out completely different. Either way, the issue is being resolved and we should hopefully have Red Yeast Rice available by October or November FDA approved! Right, and in the supplement industry there are several ways products can be tested and come out completely different. Either way, the issue is being resolved and we should hopefully have Red Yeast Rice available by October or November FDA approved!

]]> By: Jane Chin, Ph.D. http://www.nakedmedicine.com/beware-dangerous-treatment-for-high-cholesterol/comment-page-1#comment-4582 Jane Chin, Ph.D. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:43:40 +0000 http://www.nakedmedicine.com/?p=63#comment-4582 Thanks for the additional information and clarification, Theresa. It's always nice to get all sides of the story - the regulators', manufacturer's, and patients' - to start. I'm assuming that during the reformulation process, the naturally occurring Lovastatin became concentrated, as opposed to the company adding this compound <em>de novo</em>. Jane Chin Thanks for the additional information and clarification, Theresa. It’s always nice to get all sides of the story – the regulators’, manufacturer’s, and patients’ – to start.

I’m assuming that during the reformulation process, the naturally occurring Lovastatin became concentrated, as opposed to the company adding this compound de novo.

Jane Chin

]]> By: Theresa http://www.nakedmedicine.com/beware-dangerous-treatment-for-high-cholesterol/comment-page-1#comment-4581 Theresa Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:12:17 +0000 http://www.nakedmedicine.com/?p=63#comment-4581 Hi There, Swanson Health Products has issued a statement regarding the FDA letter sent about their red yeast rice products: The FDA notified Swanson Health Products that we cannot sell our current red yeast rice formulations, and therefore we have pulled the products from sale. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring component of red yeast rice; however, the FDA has taken issue with the level of lovastatin that is in our products based on their testing. The products will be reformulated and returned to our shelves as soon as possible. For years Swanson Health Products has far exceeded the quality assurance standards set by the federal government for dietary supplements. Since 2001, we’ve participated in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) program of the Natural Products Association, and we have consistently received their “A” rating for our compliance to it. Swanson Health Products is committed to complying with all laws and regulations pertaining to our products. Swanson Health Products is located in Fargo, ND, and has been a leading vitamin and health products company since 1969. Our customers are number one and to prove that, we offer powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply return the unused portion for a full refund of the purchase price. Hi There, Swanson Health Products has issued a statement regarding the FDA letter sent about their red yeast rice products:

The FDA notified Swanson Health Products that we cannot sell our current red yeast rice formulations, and therefore we have pulled the products from sale. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring component of red yeast rice; however, the FDA has taken issue with the level of lovastatin that is in our products based on their testing. The products will be reformulated and returned to our shelves as soon as possible.

For years Swanson Health Products has far exceeded the quality assurance standards set by the federal government for dietary supplements. Since 2001, we’ve participated in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) program of the Natural Products Association, and we have consistently received their “A” rating for our compliance to it. Swanson Health Products is committed to complying with all laws and regulations pertaining to our products.

Swanson Health Products is located in Fargo, ND, and has been a leading vitamin and health products company since 1969. Our customers are number one and to prove that, we offer powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply return the unused portion for a full refund of the purchase price.

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