Red Yeast Rice 60 Capsules

Red Yeast Rice (RYR) has been used in food and traditional medicine for thousands of years in China for cardiovascular support. An extract from RYR has been fermented with the yeast Monascus purpureus, which creates compounds that have health benefits.

Unlike many other red yeast rice supplements on the market, AOR’s Red Yeast Rice with Ankascin 568-R is subjected to a patented extraction process that removes citrinin, a mould toxin by-product that can form during the fermentation process.

In Canada, red yeast rice products must ensure they are free of monacolin K, a compound that is associated with side effects similar to statin drugs. These side effects can include myopathy, muscle pain and weakness, and rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which muscle fibres break down, releasing harmful substances into the bloodstream which can affect the liver and kidneys.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

One Capsule

Red Yeast Rice extract ......................................... 110 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients*: Microcrystalline cellulose and corn starch. Capsule: hypromellose and sodium copper chlorophyllin.

*NMIs are subject to change. Always read and follow the label for accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Adult Dosage

Take one capsule one to two times per day with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Cautions

Do not use if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Consult a qualified health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, suffering from liver or kidney disease, have received an organ transplant, if you are taking other medication; particularly cyclosporine, blood thinners, blood lipid lowering medications, blood pressure medications or antidiabetic drugs, or for use beyond eight weeks. If you experience muscle pain, tenderness and/or weakness, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.

DISCLAIMER

This product has been authorized for sale by Health Canada based on the NPN listed in the above label information. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have any health concerns or before making any changes to your health regimen.