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Red Yeast Rice

TL;DR

Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus fermented on rice) naturally contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to lovastatin. It also contains sterols, isoflavones, and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Overview

Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus fermented on rice) naturally contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to lovastatin. It also contains sterols, isoflavones, and monounsaturated fatty acids. The only natural supplement proven to lower LDL cholesterol via HMG-CoA reductase inhibition, like prescription statins.

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products in our database contain Red Yeast Rice

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Compound forms

Red Yeast Rice comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.

Red Yeast Rice Extract

Monascus purpureus fermented rice (containing Monacolin K)

Bioavailability

30%

Typical dose

Benefits

  • LDL cholesterol reduction
  • Cardiovascular protection
  • Total cholesterol reduction
  • Anti-inflammatory

Dose guide

Common dose

1200-2400 mg daily (standardized to 10mg monacolin K)

Typical range

12002400 mg

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Products with Red Yeast Rice

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