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Red Yeast Rice & Policosanol

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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

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Red yeast rice and policosanol are studied for their potential to support healthy cholesterol levels. There is moderate evidence suggesting these ingredients may help lower LDL cholesterol. However, overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Red Yeast Rice & Policosanol
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Details

Label Data

2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

1200 mg
Market median: 1000.0mg (223 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:5)
Policosanol
25 mg

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Magnesium Stearate Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Use only as directed. Adults take two vegetarian capsules daily with a meal or glass of water.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product. This product is not to be used by anyone under 20 years of age.

Keep out of reach of children. This product is not to be used by anyone under 20 years of age.

Consult with your physician before using this product if you are taking any medication, or if you are under physician supervision. Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing.

California residents only Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Formulation Notes

Premium Quality

Discussion: LifeTime Red Yeast Rice & Policosanol has been formulated in accordance with scientific literature and is a perfect addition to a healthy diet and exercise.

This product is formulated with Red Yeast Rice, manufactured by the fermentation of a strain of yeast (Monascus purpureus), on rice and Policosanol, a mixture of aliphatic long-chain alcohols isolated from a sugar cane source.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 53232 29011 4
DSLD Entry Date2022-06-16
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormCapsule
BrandLifeTIME
DSLD ID268485
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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