Thorne Research Red Yeast Rice (formerly Choleast-900) contains naturally occurring compounds, like phytosterols and isoflavones, produced on fermented rice to help maintain healthy lipid particle size and number.
Thorne’s Red Yeast Rice is formulated with Monascus purpureus, a red-pigmented yeast naturally produced on fermented rice. Numerous studies in both China and the U.S. show that red yeast rice supports cholesterol levels already within the normal range.
- Delivers naturally occurring compounds found in red yeast rice to maintain cholesterol levels in the normal range
- Contains beneficial compounds such as phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol), isoflavones, and trace minerals, which all contribute to good cardiovascular health
Directions
Take as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
| Red Yeast Rice | 900 mg |
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine
Warnings
Red Yeast Rice contains an ingredient derived from soy.
If pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, do not use this product.
Adverse events of gastritis, abdominal discomfort, elevated liver enzymes, and muscle pain have been reported following the use of red yeast rice-containing products.
This product may cause a temporary and harmless red coloring of the stool.