Red Yeast Rice — Traditional Fermented Rice Extract Standardised to 0.4% Monacolin K for Cardiovascular & Normal Lipid Metabolism Support
Red Yeast Rice is the product of fermenting white rice (Oryza sativa) with the yeast Monascus purpureus — a fermentation tradition with over 2,000 years of use in East Asian cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine. Priority One's Red Yeast Rice provides 600mg of standardised Red Yeast Rice extract per capsule, standardised to 0.4% Monacolin K — providing 2.4mg of naturally occurring Monacolin K per serving.*
Serving size is 1 vegetarian capsule, 120 servings per container.
What's inside and why it matters
Red Yeast Rice Extract 0.4% Monacolin K (Monascus purpureus, 600mg per capsule)
Red Yeast Rice (RYR) is produced by growing Monascus purpureus yeast on rice under controlled fermentation conditions. The fermentation process produces a complex mixture of bioactive compounds including a family of naturally occurring monacolin compounds — of which Monacolin K is the primary and most pharmacologically active.*
Monacolin K and normal lipid metabolism — Monacolin K is a naturally occurring hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. HMG-CoA reductase is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, and its inhibition supports normal cholesterol synthesis regulation. Red Yeast Rice's role in normal lipid metabolism and healthy cardiovascular function is supported by a substantial body of published research.*
At 600mg standardised to 0.4% Monacolin K, each capsule provides 2.4mg of naturally occurring Monacolin K — a moderate, supplement-appropriate dose of this naturally fermented active compound.*
The full Red Yeast Rice complex — Beyond Monacolin K, Red Yeast Rice provides a complex of naturally co-occurring compounds that may contribute to its overall activity, including sterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol), isoflavones, monounsaturated fatty acids, and additional minor monacolins.*
Traditional use context — In traditional Chinese medicine, Red Yeast Rice (Hong Qu) was used for centuries to support normal digestion and promote healthy circulation. Its modern application for normal lipid metabolism support is one of the most extensively researched areas in evidence-based botanical medicine.*
At a glance — what this formula supports
- Normal cholesterol and lipid metabolism via naturally occurring Monacolin K*
- Cardiovascular nutritional support as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle*
- Normal HMG-CoA reductase activity and cholesterol synthesis regulation*
- Traditional fermented food-derived support for normal lipid metabolism*
Quality you can verify
Every batch of Red Yeast Rice is manufactured in a GMP-certified facility, 100% vegetarian, non-GMO, and third-party tested for purity and potency. Standardised to 0.4% Monacolin K.
120 vegetarian capsules per bottle.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Warnings
WARNING: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product. If you are currently taking statin medications or other cholesterol-lowering drugs, do not use this product without consulting your healthcare provider — Red Yeast Rice contains naturally occurring Monacolin K which has HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity. If you have a liver condition, consume alcohol regularly, or are taking medications, consult your healthcare provider before use. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness.
