Thorne Research
Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10
73/100
SUPPIE SCORE
62/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
94/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 Do?
- Red yeast rice is quantified at 600 mg per capsule.
- Naturally occurring monacolins are reported at almost 1 mg per capsule, below many studied red yeast rice doses.
- Coenzyme Q10 is only 15 mg per capsule, lower than common CoQ10 study doses.
Is this red yeast rice supplement appropriate if I already take a cholesterol medication?
How should I time these capsules with meals?
What symptoms would mean I should stop and contact a clinician?
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What Are the Benefits of Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10?
Based on proven scientific research
Cholesterol supportModerate
Cardiovascular wellnessModerate
Lipid particle supportMild
Antioxidant supportSlight
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What Are the Side Effects of Thorne Research Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Red yeast rice can cause statin-like adverse effects, including muscle pain, weakness, gastritis, abdominal discomfort, elevated liver enzymes, and rarely more serious muscle or liver issues.
•Avoid combining with statins, other cholesterol-lowering medication, other red yeast rice products, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, grapefruit products, or heavy alcohol use unless supervised by a clinician.
•The product page suggests 1-2 capsules daily; EU-style warnings note not to exceed 3 mg daily monacolins from red yeast rice products.
•Do not use if pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, under 18, or over 70 unless a qualified clinician specifically advises it.
•Allergen notes from retailer sources indicate rice is present and soy-derived material may be present; the product is listed as gluten-free and dairy-free.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Low Risk
Low Risk
What Are the Ingredients in Thorne Research Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10?
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus)
600 mg
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
15 mg
Naturally occurring monacolins
almost 1 mg per capsule
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule
Leucine
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