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Other Name: Red Yeast Rice P.E.; Red Rice Yeast ; Red Yeast Rice Extract;
Specifications: 0.01%~3.0% Monacolin K( HPLC)
Active Ingredients: Monacolin K( Lovastatin);
Source: Monascus Purpureus
Main Function: Lower Cholesterol
Fields: Health Food , Medicine, Functional Food;
Shelf Life: 24 months;
Storage: keep in dry and sealed place
Brief Introduction
Red yeast rice is rice that has been fermented by the red yeast, monascus purpureus. Red yeast rice has been used by the Chinese for many
centuries as a food preservative, food colorant (Red yeast rice is responsible for the red color of Peking duck), spice, and ingredient in rice
wine. Red yeast rice continues to be a dietary staple in China, Japan, and Asian communities in the United States, with an estimated average
consumption of 14 to 55 grams of red yeast rice per day per person.
Red yeast rice also has been used in China for over 1,000 years for medicinal purposes. Red yeast rice was described in an ancient Chinese
list of drugs as useful for improving blood circulation and for alleviating indigestion and diarrhea. There is also growing interest in evaluating
red yeast rice for use as a natural food dye and preservative.
Detailed Product DescriptionProduct name: RedReastRiceP.E
Active ingredient: Lovastatin
Botanical source: Monascus Purpureus Went
Specification: 0.1%,0.4%,1.0%,2.0%,Lovastatin
Characters: Red fine powder
Solubility: Easily soluble in ether,chlorofrom, methanol,ethanol,acetone etc.
Usage: Pharmaceuticals, healthcares
Main FunctionsA mass of researches have already indicated that Red Yeast Rice significantly benefits man's health in aspects as follows:
1. Decrease LDL cholesterol and rise HDL cholesterol without side effects, and inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver by inhibiting the
action of HMG-CoA reductase which is known to raise cholesterol levels to keep cholesterol levels in check.
2. Support healthy blood pressure levels, balance blood sugar, lower serum lipid levels, improve blood
circulation, promote cardiovascular health;
3. Promote healthy spleen and stomach function;
4. Benefit for bone health and function;
5. Improve digestion, promote normal cell growth, and slow down the aging process.
