Red Yeast Rice vs Red Yeast Rice Cardiovasc

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Red Yeast Rice

Monascus purpureus

Cardiovascular

Monascus purpureus ferment

Cardiovascular

Red Yeast Rice

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Red Yeast Rice Cardiovasc

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese fermented rice containing natural lovastatin for cholesterol management.

Chinese fermented rice with natural monacolin K (lovastatin).

Active Compounds

Monacolin K (lovastatin), Monascin, Ankaflavin, Ergosterol

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

Traditional Uses

Cholesterol lowering, Blood stasis, Digestive aid, Circulation

Blood circulation, Digestive aid, Meat preservation

Modern Uses

Lipid-lowering research, Statin equivalent studies, Cardiovascular protection

Natural statin, Cholesterol-lowering, Cardiovascular support

Adult Dosage

1200-2400mg providing 10mg monacolin K daily

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

Contraindications

Liver disease, Pregnancy, Nursing, Statin medications, Grapefruit

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

Side Effects

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

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

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E