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Red Yeast Extract

Monascus purpureus
Signature Extract™

Red Yeast (Monascus purpureus) extract is an excellent ingredient for cardiovascular health supplements due to its monacolin K content, traditional application in managing cholesterol levels, and clinical studies endorsing its efficacy. Additionally, its potential benefits for improving blood circulation and supporting heart health make it a valuable addition to any formulation aimed at promoting overall cardiovascular wellness.

Active Component:Monacolin K
Material Source:  India
Labelling Claims: Allergen-free, Irradiation-free, Clean Label, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Nanomaterials-free
Certifications and Compliance: FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Vegan Global sourcing available
Origin of Strain:  Monascus Purpuros IFRPD 4046 (Thailand) MTCC 1090 (India)
Substrate Composition:  Organic Indian Rice 60% to 80%, Fructose 2.14%, Sodium Nitrate 0.16%, Acetic Acid 0.60%
Proprietary:  Dry yeast culture as per European Regulations (EC) No. 212/2014.

Red Yeast Rice extract, with its main active components known as monacolins, has a long-standing history in traditional Chinese medicine, notably for its role in improving cardiovascular health. Originating from organic Indian rice fermented by the Monascus purpureus strain, this powerful extract has been utilized to manage cholesterol levels and promote heart health. In recent years, the use of Red Yeast Rice extract has expanded globally due to its potential health benefits.

Clinical research supports its efficacy in reducing cholesterol levels, which can contribute to a decreased risk of heart disease. Studies indicate that the consistent intake of Red Yeast Rice extract can lead to significant reductions in LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, thereby supporting overall cardiovascular wellness.

Moreover, the traditional use of Red Yeast Rice in managing blood lipid levels is now recognized in the West as an integral part of heart health supplements. The fermentation process, leveraging strains from Thailand (IFRPD 4046) and India (MTCC 1090), on a substrate composition of organic Indian rice, fructose, sodium nitrate, and acetic acid, ensures the high quality and potency of the extract. Produced through a dry yeast culture method in accordance with EU regulations (No 212/2014), this extract is guaranteed to be GMO-free, irradiation-free, and does not contain nanoparticles, aligning with clean label standards.

Benefits Qualities Description
Cholesterol management / heart health Contributes to maintain a healthy cholesterol in the framework of a healthy balanced diet / supports healthy cholesterol (monacoline equivalent to 3mg per day)
Statin vs RYR: Illustrates RYR's performance against statins, showing it to be more effective in lowering TG, comparable in lowering LDL-C, and less effective in lowering TC but effective in elevating HDL-C (Li et al., 2022).
Nutraceuticals vs RYR: Depicts RYR's efficacy compared to nutraceuticals in reducing TG and LDL-C and in elevating HDL-C (Li et al., 2022).
RYR + Nutraceutical Impact: Demonstrates the combined effect of RYR and nutraceuticals, showing significant reductions in TC, LDL-C, TG, and apoB (Li et al., 2022).

10mg/d of monacolin k from fermented red yeast rice preparation is the safe for consumption. The maximum Citrinin in red yeast food supplement is 100 µg/kg. In Europe Red Yeast food supplement

“Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations”

Health claims pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 (No: EFSA-Q-2008-2384, EFSA-Q-2008-2436). The scientific substantiation is based on the information provided by the Member States in the consolidated list of Article 13 health claims and references that EFSA has received from Member States or directly from stakeholders
This protein is used to make essential bodily tissues and is present as a major component of bone, skin, muscle, tendons and cartilage.

Reference

Ref Our Product Health Benefits Qualities shelf Life Quantities Available Pacakaging
RY-0001 Red Yeast Powder Cholesterol management Non-GMO, Non-irradiated, No-nanoparticles, Indian Origin 12 months 10,100,250g Vacuum Sealed Poly Pack Cans
RY-001b Red Yeast Extract Cholesterol management
RY-001a Red yeast Dried Whole Cholesterol management
RY-001c Red Yeast Capsule Cholesterol management