Effects of SWM 008-Fermented Red Mold Rice and Its Functional Components on Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health in Rats.

Red mold rice, fermented by spp., has been reported to modulate gut microbiota composition and improve metabolic health. Previous studies indicate that red mold rice can reduce cholesterol, inhibit hepatic lipid accumulation, and enhance bile acid excretion, while also altering gut microbiota under high-fat dietary conditions.