Suppie Logo - AI-Powered Supplement Scanner and Advisor App

NOW Foods - Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg

Suppie Report

NOW Foods

Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg

B grade
73/100
SUPPIE SCORE
72/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
88/100
CLEANLINESS

What Does Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg Do?

- Red yeast rice is 1200 mg per serving, but key standardization is absent. - CoQ10 is 60 mg as ubiquinone, a common but lower-solubility form. - Alpha lipoic acid is 100 mg, below many studied metabolic doses.
Can I take this red yeast rice product with my cholesterol medication?
Is this supplement appropriate if I have liver disease or past statin intolerance?
Should I take these capsules with food for better CoQ10 absorption?
Chat with Suppie

What Are the Benefits of Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg?

Based on proven scientific research

Cholesterol SupportStrong
Cardiovascular SupportModerate
Antioxidant SupportModerate
Liver SupportMild

Good For:

What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg?

Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.

RiskMedium Risk

Overview

Red yeast rice can have statin-like effects and may cause muscle pain, weakness, dark urine, or liver enzyme elevations; discontinue and seek medical advice if muscle symptoms occur.
Do not use during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding, because red yeast rice may harm fetal development.
Consult a clinician before use if taking statins, cholesterol medications, CYP3A4 inhibitors, hepatotoxic drugs, anticoagulants, or diabetes medications.
Avoid use with liver disease, prior statin intolerance, heavy alcohol intake, or unexplained muscle disorders unless supervised by a healthcare professional.
Label states it is not made with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nuts, but it is produced in a GMP facility that processes ingredients containing these allergens.

Potential Side Effects

Negative Interactions

Inactive Ingredients

Cellulose (capsule)
Low Risk
Stearic acid (vegetable source)
Low Risk
Silica
Low Risk

What Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg?

Organic Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus)
1.2 g (1200 mg)
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (Fruit/Seeds)
210 mg
Silymarin Flavonoids
168 mg from 210 mg milk thistle extract
Alpha Lipoic Acid
100 mg
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (as Ubiquinone)
60 mg
Cellulose (capsule)
Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Silica

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice 600 mg with CoQ10 30 mg