Description
- Douglas Laboratories Beni Koji RYR is rice fermented by red yeast, called Monascus purpureus, to help support healthy blood lipid levels.
- Red Yeast Rice, Monascus purpureus, has been used as a supplement in Asia for more than 1,000 years. Clinically used for supporting healthy blood cholesterol, lipid levels and blood circulation.
- Red yeast is the product of rice fermented with Monascus purpureus yeast. Red yeast rice supplements are manufactured by culturing M. purpureus on rice at carefully-controlled temperature and growing conditions to increase the concentration of mevinic acids.
- Red yeast contains ten mevinic acids, also known as monacolins. Red yeast also contains sterols, including beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, and sapogenin; isoflavones and isoflavone glycosides; and monounsaturated fatty acids, all beneficial to cardiovascular health.
- Studies have demonstrated that red yeast rice provides support of healthy lipid levels.
Ingredients:
Serving Size 2 Capsules
Amount Per Serving ..... %DV
Organic Red Yeast Rice........1,000 mg
(Monascus purpureus)
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose and vegetable stearate.
Suggested Use:
Adults take two capsules twice daily with food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Caution:
Pregnant and lactating woman should avoid this product. Do not take this product if you are allergic to yeast or rice, are taking drugs that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, or have liver disease or organ transplant.
Side Effects:
Since red yeast rice can contain monacolin constituents, red yeast has the potential to cause elevated liver enzymes and myopathy.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure any disease.