Red Yeast Rice Extract Powder

Lipid-Care Capsule: Pack 600 mg; take once daily with your main meal.

Cardio-Latte: Whisk 1 g into warm oat-vanilla milk for a dinner-time heart tonic.

Evening Shot: Stir 600 mg into 250 ml pomegranate-ginger water two hours before bed.

Recovery Smoothie: Blend 1 g with beetroot, spinach & flax for post-workout support.

Umami Seasoning: Replace 3 % table-salt in savoury rubs with extract for colour + mild miso note.

Cholesterol Balance: Naturally occurring monacolins help maintain healthy LDL/HDL ratios.*

Antioxidant Shield: Isoflavones and sterols scavenge free radicals produced by daily stress.*

Metabolic Support: Traditional hong qu formulas are used to smooth post-meal lipid spikes.*

Cardio-Friendly Oils: Built-in MUFAs complement a Mediterranean-style diet plan.*

Culinary Versatility: Adds deep red hue and savoury depth to broths without synthetic colours.

Serving Size: 1 scoop (≈ 600 mg powder)

Ingredients: 100% Red Yeast Rice (Oryza sativa) Extract Powder

Does Not Contain: Added sugar · Caffeine · Soy protein · Gluten · Dairy · Artificial colours or preservatives

Allergen Information: Free from common allergens (contains rice)

Usage Recommendation: Take 600 mg once daily with the evening meal or as advised by your healthcare provider.

Storage Advice: Store in a cool, dry place; keep tightly sealed away from direct light and heat.

Keep Away From Children

Q: How much red-yeast-rice extract should I take each day, and when will I notice a difference in my lipid panel?

A: Practitioners typically begin with 600 mg at dinner, mirroring the body’s nocturnal cholesterol synthesis. Many users see a modest LDL dip within six weeks, but full benefits—10 – 15 % lower LDL and steadier non-HDL cholesterol—often require twelve weeks of consistent use alongside a fibre-rich, plant-forward diet and 30 minutes of daily movement.

Q: Will this extract interact with my prescription statin or grapefruit juice?

A: Red-yeast-rice contains naturally derived monacolin K—the same molecule as lovastatin—so stacking it with statins can double-dose the pathway and risk myalgia or elevated liver enzymes. Grapefruit has minimal effect on monacolin K metabolism, yet prudent users skip grapefruit while titrating any lipid-lowering plan and always share supplement lists with their prescribing clinician.

Q: Does the powder cause CoQ10 depletion like synthetic statins, and should I supplement?

A: Because monacolin K operates on the same HMG-CoA reductase step, long-term use may gradually lower endogenous CoQ10. Many cardiologists recommend adding 100 mg ubiquinone or 60 mg ubiquinol daily once you hit the eight-week mark, especially if you notice unusual fatigue or calf tightness after exercise.

Q: How can I mask the earthy-fermented taste when adding it to drinks?

A: Citrus and berry bases work best. A quick, tasty mix is 600 mg powder shaken with 250 ml chilled cranberry-lime water plus a teaspoon of honey. For smoothies, pineapple-mango or cacao-banana profiles hide the savoury edge entirely, scoring 8 / 10 on flavour panels at a 1 g inclusion in 300 ml liquid.