Red Yeast Rice Cardiovasc vs Red Yeast Rice

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Red Yeast Rice Cardiovasc

Monascus purpureus ferment

Cardiovascular

Monascus purpureus

Cardiovascular

Red Yeast Rice Cardiovasc

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Red Yeast Rice

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese fermented rice with natural monacolin K (lovastatin).

Chinese fermented rice containing natural lovastatin for cholesterol management.

Active Compounds

Monacolin K (lovastatin), Monascin, Ankaflavin, Dimerumic acid

Monacolin K (lovastatin), Monascin, Ankaflavin, Ergosterol

Traditional Uses

Blood circulation, Digestive aid, Meat preservation

Cholesterol lowering, Blood stasis, Digestive aid, Circulation

Modern Uses

Natural statin, Cholesterol-lowering, Cardiovascular support

Lipid-lowering research, Statin equivalent studies, Cardiovascular protection

Adult Dosage

600-2400mg containing 3-10mg monacolin K daily

1200-2400mg providing 10mg monacolin K daily

Contraindications

Liver disease, Statin medications, Pregnancy, Grapefruit, CYP3A4 inhibitors

Liver disease, Pregnancy, Nursing, Statin medications, Grapefruit

Side Effects

Muscle pain, Liver enzyme elevation, GI upset, Same as statins

Muscle pain (statin-like), Liver enzyme elevation, Digestive upset, Headache

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E