Red yeast rice is a product the fermentation of ordinary white rice, which results in the presence of a mould (Monascus purpureus), which gives the rice a wonderful reddish purple colour. As well as the attractive colouring, however, red yeast rice offers a high content of naturally occurring monacolin K, which is chemically identical to lovastatin, a drug used to treat high cholesterol. Monacolins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.
Monacolin K
Red Yeast Rice
Extract
SKU
7603
Highly pure premium water-ethanol extract (5:1) of red yeast rice with standardised monacolin K content of 1.5%. Triple fermented under controlled conditions for 3 months. 2.5 mg monacolin K per capsule. Vegan. 120 capsules.
- Highly pure 5:1 extract of red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus)
- Obtained exclusively with ethanol
- Natural, controlled triple fermentation over 3 months
- 2.5 mg natural monacolin K per capsule
- With fibre-rich, sustainable acacia fibre as a natural filler
- Non-GMO, no additives, vegan
Warning:
In most cases, no more than 3 mg of monacolin K from red yeast rice should be consumed daily.
Not to be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, children under 18 years of age or adults over 70 years of age.
Seek medical advice on the safe consumption of this product if health problems occur.
Not to be consumed by individuals taking cholesterol-lowering medications.
Not to be consumed while taking other products containing red yeast rice.
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