Red Rice Yeast Extract 600
by LifeLink · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Red Rice Yeast Extract 600 by LifeLink: Red Rice Yeast Extract 600 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rice Yeast Extract | 600 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years)
Claim types: All Other
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 4 capsules daily, or as directed by a health care professional.
Precautions re: All Other: California requires this warning despite a lack of evidence to support it. "Warning: this product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm."
All Other Content: Reduces LDL cholesterol
All Other Content: Chinese red yeast, Monascus purpureus, contains a family of substances that inhibit an enzyme responsible for making cholesterol in the body. In clinical studies, extracts of M. purpureus reduce LDL cholesterol levels by about 31% and triglycerides by 34%. In animal studies, a reduction in atherosclerotic plaques has also been shown.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).