Rice, rice, baby.

Not everyone knows that rice is a whole world that extends far beyond the white or brown on offer at your Chinese local.

But there’s one particularly healthy variety that has managed to largely fly under the radar on this side of the pond. 3

“Red yeast rice is a brightly colored compound used in food and health products that is made by fermenting rice with a special type of yeast known as Monascus purpureus,” Dr. Amanda Frick , VP Medical Affairs at Thorne , told The Post.

“Red yeast rice has been used in traditional Chinese and western botanical medicine to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support blood circulation.”

Research has shown this crimson product contains naturally occurring compounds that can help keep total and LDL cholesterol — a

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