Red Yeast Rice
by NuMedica · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Red Yeast Rice by NuMedica: Red Yeast Rice 905 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) | 905 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: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: Adults take one capsule once per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula re: Contains: Red Yeast Rice is a preparation made from a yeast that is commercially grown on rice grains. The rice and yeast, which is deep red in color, are ground up into a red powder. NuMedica's red yeast rice is citrinin-free.
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions re: All Other: Caution: It has not been confirmed whether red yeast rice inhibits the body's production of CoQ10. Therefore, you may wish to supplement with CoQ10 while taking this product.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Do not use if: you are taking prescription drugs; you are allergic to yeast; you have liver problems or a serious infection; you are recovering from major surgery; you drink more than two alcoholic beverages a day; or if you are an organ transplant recipient.
Precautions re: Allergies: Do not use if: you are taking prescription drugs; you are allergic to yeast; you have liver problems or a serious infection; you are recovering from major surgery; you drink more than two alcoholic beverages a day; or if you are an organ transplant recipient.
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).