Cholesterol-Lowering Pills Tragedy 5 Lives Lost, 100 Hospitalized in Japan
A health crisis has unfolded in Japan, where cholesterol-lowering supplements have led to devastating consequences. These supplements, containing an ingredient called red yeast rice or âbeni kĆji,â were marketed as effective in lowering cholesterol levels. However, the situation has taken a tragic turn, resulting in fatalities and hospitalizations. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.: The Center of Attention Awareness Gap: Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical …