Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 - 60 capsules
Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 - 60 capsules
Red yeast rice extract (RYRE) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been purported to lower cholesterol. Several types of the extract are sold as supplements. Red yeast rice contains the compound monacolin K — the same active ingredient found in prescription cholesterol-lowering medications like lovastatin. For this reason, it's often used as a cost-effective alternative to pricey medications to help reduce cholesterol levels and support heart health. Red yeast rice also may deplete CoQ10 from the body so this product is a great balance !
In addition, anyone taking one of the following medicines should not use red yeast rice:
• Statins to control cholesterol such as lovastatin (Mevacor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor)
• Other cholesterol drugs such as gemfibrozil (Lopid) and fenofibrate (TriCor)
• Drugs to suppress the immune system, like cyclosporine
• Antifungal drugs such as fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and itraconazole (Sporanox)
• The antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin (Biaxin)
• Serzone, an antidepressant
• Protease inhibitors, used to treat HIV
People who have allergies to fungus or yeast should also be wary of using RYRE.
The extract may also interact with other drugs for blood pressure and thyroid problems and interact with other herbs and supplements you may be taking.
Whatever the state of your health, always talk to your doctor before you start using red yeast rice or any other supplement.