Red Yeast Rice Extract 5% is standardised to 5% total monacolins from Monascus purpureus fermented rice. Monacolin K — chemically identical to lovastatin — inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis. Red yeast rice is the most clinically studied natural cholesterol-lowering ingredient and is widely used as a food supplement alternative to pharmaceutical statins in markets where regulatory constraints apply.
Applications:
- Natural cholesterol management supplement formulations
- Cardiovascular health and lipid profile support products
- Metabolic syndrome and statin-intolerant patient formulations
- Functional food and nutraceutical cardiovascular blends
Key Features & Benefits:
- 5% monacolins — standardised for consistent statin-equivalent activity
- Monacolin K — natural HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Clinically studied for LDL-C reduction up to 20–30%
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Often combined with CoQ10 to offset statin-related CoQ10 depletion
