Fact: Red yeast rice is the most colorful name in the supplement game. It certainly sounds cool as an acronym (#RYR vibes). But did you know red yeast rice is produced from a mold — not a yeast? We’re guessing “red mold rice” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard of red yeast rice as a possible alternative to prescription cholesterol-lowering medication. The ruby-red food and dietary supplement has also been thought to have anti-cancer properties. But is it too good to be true? Here’s what you need to know…