But that fact that Pharmanex sells any Cholestin at all indicates there is a market for over-the-counter cholesterol medications.
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Cholestin is a supplement made from rice fermented in red yeast.
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In the studies, Cholestin had no side effects, except for a few cases of flatulence, according to Joseph Chang, vice president of clinical affairs at Pharmanex.
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