Do an Advanced Search of the Cholesterol Forum for Red Yeast Rice, many threads came up, I don't know anything about it.

Suggest you also read through threads on the first page of that forum
http://forum.lowcarber.org/forumdisplay.php?f=48

to learn more about what ratios and numbers are important. Dr Westman and others http://www.docsopinion.com/2014/07/...ride-hdl-ratio/ consider the Trig/HDL a primary indicator, an ideal ratio would be <2 and Optimal superstar would be a ratio of 1, or 70/70. With a Trig of 80, an HDL over 50 would at the least be in the range of "ideal"
If you are actively losing weight on LC, the LDL number could be anywhere in the ST, why lipid test not advised until weight stable. Many good threads on that forum and a "stickie" on top why LDL can go up on LC , Dr Zoe Harcombe is a favorite. http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=466506

If you are still worried, consider having a CAC...why read tea leaves when doctors can now look into the heart? Very happy we did this, $99 last Feb, a heart month special, and now know I have a low score http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=471526
My thoughts? I wouldn't give an LDL of 197 a second thought now, it may even be protective if you are an older woman. However, it took a long time and lots of reading about cholesterol, having a skeptical doctor, and a reassuring test to reach that conclusion about ME. Depending on your family history, health, age you may come to the opposite decision about your LDL and statins, be informed. All the best,