PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 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 been clinically shown to inhibit the production of cholesterol in the liver. AOR’s Red Yeast Rice with Ankascin 568-R is subjected to a patented extraction process that removes citrinin, a toxic by-product of the fermentation process. AOR’s Red Yeast Rice also does not contain 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 that can affect the liver and kidneys.
AOR ADVANTAGE AOR’s Red Yeast Rice is the world’s first RYR product that does not contain any monacolin K or citrinin. Additionally, AOR has standardized the amount of biologically active pigments monascin and ankaflavin, which have been studied for their cholesterol-lowering activity.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Medicinal Ingredients: Red yeast rice extract 110 mg
Non-medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and corn starch. Capsule: hypromellose, sodium copper chlorophyllin.
Adult Dosage: Take one to two capsules daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions: Do not use it 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.
Complementary Products: Ortho Heart, Vegan Omega 3, Total E®
