THORNE
Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice
78/100
SUPPIE SCORE
74/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
98/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice Do?
Red yeast rice provides naturally occurring monacolins that inhibit cholesterol synthesis to lower LDL cholesterol, but exact monacolin K potency is unstated.
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What Are the Benefits of Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice?
Based on proven scientific research
Reduces LDL cholesterolModerate
Lowers total blood cholesterolModerate
Modest triglyceride reductionModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of THORNE Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning conception: monacolins inhibit cholesterol synthesis essential for fetal development
•Prescription statin use: red yeast rice contains monacolin K (lovastatin), compounding myopathy and liver toxicity risks
•Active liver disease or unexplained elevated transaminases: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors can worsen hepatic impairment
•Avoid concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, clarithromycin, grapefruit juice); they raise monacolin blood levels
•Stop and get advice if: yellowing of skin or eyes, upper abdominal pain, or severe nausea indicating liver distress
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule
Low RiskLeucine
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in THORNE Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice?
Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus)
900 mg
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule
Leucine
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice compare to the research.
•Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) — monacolin K content is not stated, so the dose and the EU limit for monacolins (under 3 mg/day) cannot be checked.
•Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus) — extract strength not stated, so the effective dose cannot be checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about THORNE Choleast-900 Red Yeast Rice