The sleazy world of dietary supplements is hardly confined to the U.S. In Japan, more than 100 people were sickened, and five died after consuming a ridiculous product called Benikoji Choleste, aka red rice yeast. How can such a dangerous supplement be sold? The following should sound quite familiar.
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There is a growing health scare in Japan after two more fatalities have been linked to a popular dietary supplement, bringing the death toll to four. The tablets in question are made by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, one of Japan's top drugmakers. They contain an ingredient called red yeast rice, or "beni koji" which is sup