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Red Yeast Rice Extract

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Organic red yeast rice contains monacolin K, which is researched for its ability to help lower LDL cholesterol levels. There is strong evidence supporting its efficacy in lipid management, though clinical data for this specific extract is limited. The ingredient profile is associated with a high safety score.

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Label Data

2 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
45
Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Polysaccharide
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding, because using this product may harm the fetus.

For adults only.

Consult physician if taking medication (especially statins) or have a medical condition including a history of statin-intolerance or liver disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

If muscle complaints occur, discontinue use and consult a physician.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation Notes

Protocol For Life Balance Red Yeast Rice Extract is carefully produced to avoid the presence of citrinin, an unwanted by-product of the fermentation process

Made with organic red yeast rice

Non-GMO

Vegetarian/Vegan

Certified Organic by QAI.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Additional Information

How It Work: Red Yeast Rice is a natural product that has been used by Asian traditional herbalists since approximately 800 A.D. Produced by fermenting Red Yeast (Monascus purpureus) with white rice, Red Yeast Rice is commonly used in cooking applications to enhance the color and flavor of foods.

CODE P3500D V6

600 mg

Non-GMO

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 07359 13500 0
DSLD Entry Date2017-05-24
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID73800
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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