BioActive Red Yeast Rice is controlled for environmental toxins such as citrinin, aflatoxin, dioxins, and heavy metals.

Red yeast rice powder is well tolerated

Studies show that red yeast rice products are generally well tolerated. However, the monacolin K content in different products may vary considerably, and some products contain very little monacolin K or none at all. Therefore, it is important to choose a product with a standardized content of monacolin K.

What is red yeast rice?

Red yeast rice is fermented with red yeast (Monascus purpureus), which is what gives the rice its characteristic purple color. Red yeast rice contains a variety of different compounds called monacolins, each of which is identified by its own letter.

In Asian countries, red yeast rice is a common kitchen staple that is used for flavoring and food preservation. In China, red yeast rice dates back several thousand years in history.