Red yeast rice contains naturally-occurring substances called monacolins. Monocolins, particularly one called lovastatin is believed to be converted in the body to a substance that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that triggers cholesterol production. This is the way the popular statin drugs work. Because of this action, red yeast
rice products containing a higher concentration of monacolins have been developed and marketed as a natural
product to lower cholesterol
1. Product Name: Red Yeast Rice Extract
2.Latin Name: Monascus Purpureus Went
3.Part of Used: seed
4.Active Ingredients: Lovastatin
5.CAS No.: 330-75-5
6.Specification Available: LC/UV 0.1%-3%
7.Appearance: Red Brown Fine Powder
1. With the function of lowering blood pressure and total cholesterol and triglycerides;
2. With the function of improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach;
3. Antioxidant, preventing coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis;
4. With the function of reducing the occurring of Alzheimer's disease.
1. As raw materials of drugs for lowering blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease, it is mainly used in the pharmaceutical field;
2. As the active ingredient of products for improving blood circulation and benefiting the stomach, it is mainly used in the health product industry;
3. As food supplements and natural pigment, it is widely used in the food industry.
