Red Rice Yeast Extract 600

Chinese red yeast, Monascus purpureus, contains a family of substances that inhibit an enzyme responsible for making cholesterol in the body. In clinical studies, extracts of M. purpureus reduce LDL cholesterol levels by about 31% and triglycerides by 34%. In animal studies, a reduction in atherosclerotic plaques has also been shown. Reduces LDL cholesterol

California requires this warning despite a lack of evidence to support it. "Warning: this product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm."