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Red Yeast Rice

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Red yeast rice extract contains monacolin K, which has strong evidence for lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Calcium supports bone health and nerve function. Due to the very low evidence coverage of 0.5%, the overall clinical data for this specific formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Red Yeast Rice
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calcium
275 mg (28% DV)
Market median: 1000.0mg (223 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:5)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Croscarmellose Sodium Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearate Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

DIRECTIONS: TAKE 1 TABLET, TWO TIMES DAILY.

Warnings & Precautions

Tamper evident; use only if seal is intact.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR LACTATING, CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Formulation Notes

Vegetarian

CONTAINS NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS OR PRESERVATIVES.

Additional Information

Please recycle bottle.

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS BOTTLE

100% PCR Post Consumer Recycled Bottle

ALLERGEN INFORMATION: GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES USED TO SEGREGATE INGREDIENTS IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES MILK, EGG, FISH, SHELLFISH, TREE NUT, WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS.

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 99482 41828 1
DSLD Entry Date2012-08-24
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormTablet or Pill
BrandWhole Foods
DSLD ID12096
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

13
Research Sources
53
Avg Quality
5
Rct
5
Meta Analysis
2
Clinical Trial
1
Regulatory Source
B Impact of red yeast rice supplementation on lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
Meta Analysis Expert review of clinical pharmacology 2023 PubMed DOI
B Low Dose Monacolin K Combined with Coenzyme Q10, Grape Seed, and Olive Leaf Extracts Lowers LDL Cholesterol in Patients with Mild Dyslipidemia: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial
Rct Nutrients 2023 PubMed DOI
B Original Research: The Effects of Red Yeast Rice Supplementation on Cholesterol Levels in Adults
Meta Analysis The American journal of nursing 2017 PubMed DOI
B Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Test the Effects of a Nutraceutical Combination Monacolin K-Free on the Lipid and Inflammatory Profile of Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia
Rct Nutrients 2022 PubMed DOI
B Low dose red yeast rice with monacolin K lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure in Japanese with mild dyslipidemia: A multicenter, randomized trial
Rct Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition 2021 PubMed DOI
C Impact of Monacolin K-Containing Supplements on Lipid Profile: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism 2026 PubMed DOI
C Traditional Chinese lipid-lowering agent red yeast rice results in significant LDL reduction but safety is uncertain - a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Atherosclerosis 2015 PubMed DOI
C Effects of a nutraceutical combination containing berberine (BRB), policosanol, and red yeast rice (RYR), on lipid profile in hypercholesterolemic patients: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Meta Analysis Clinica e investigacion en arteriosclerosis : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Arteriosclerosis 2016 PubMed DOI
C Can red yeast rice and olive extract improve lipid profile and cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome?: A double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial
Rct BMC complementary and alternative medicine 2015 PubMed DOI
C No additional cholesterol-lowering effect observed in the combined treatment of red yeast rice and Lactobacillus casei in hyperlipidemic patients: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
Rct Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2017 PubMed DOI
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