Effect of Red Yeast Rice on Cognitive Functioning in Schizophrenia

Background Cognitive deficits (CDs) in schizophrenia affect poor outcome and real-world community functioning. Because redox imbalance has been implicated, among other factors, in the pathophysiology of CDs, antioxidant compounds may have a beneficial effect in their treatment. Red yeast rice (RYR), besides its lipid-lowering effect, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Methods Thirty-five schizophrenia outpatients (age range, 18–60 years)...