Overview
Fermented rice that contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the statin drug Lovastatin. It effectively lowers LDL by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver, though quality control is critical.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Natural inhibition of cholesterol synthesis.
Red Yeast Rice contains Monacolin K, a natural statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol production. It is a powerful tool for those who cannot tolerate pharmaceutical statins.
However, because it blocks the mevalonate pathway, it also depletes CoQ10. Supplementation should always be paired with Ubiquinol (CoQ10) to prevent mitochondrial dysfunction and muscle aches.