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Red yeast rice previously Choleast

$40.00

Choleast..(Red yeast rice) helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and supports cardiovascular health* Formula contains CoQ10 for added cardiovascular benefit.

Red yeast rice previously Choleast 120 caps SF751

Red yeast rice previously Choleast – Maintaining an optimal LDL cholesterol is an important component of maintaining good cardiovascular health.* Numerous studies in China and the United States have concluded that preparations of red yeast rice help to maintain blood cholesterol levels already in the normal range.* Choleast (Red yeast rice) contains Monascus purpureus, a red-pigmented yeast grown on rice. The same enzymes involved in cholesterol synthesis are also involved in the synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Thus, to help maintain normal levels of CoQ10, Choleast contains 15 mg of CoQ10 per capsule.* In addition, CoQ10 provides antioxidant support.*

Its quality and purity is unsurpassed. It contains less than 1/20th of the industry standard for citrinin, a mycotoxin created as a byproduct from the fermentation of rice (read more about this in Additional Information).

Natural management of healthy cholesterol levels should involve dietary and lifestyle modifications, including a healthy, whole foods diet and aerobic exercise.

Choleast contains consistent amounts of the naturally-occurring monacolins found in red yeast rice – without standardization or fortification. We know this because Thorne measures every ingredient in order to be in compliance with our strict GMP obligation to determine each ingredient’s identity, purity, strength, and composition. In addition to monacolins, red yeast rice contains the phytosterols beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol, as well as isoflavones and trace minerals, all of which can contribute to good cardiovascular health.*

Red yeast rice is obtained by a well-known process that ferments rice. One of the natural by-products of the rice fermentation process is citrinin, which is a mycotoxin. Although the sophisticated fermentation process used by our supplier results in a very low amount of citrinin being produced as a by-product, because mycotoxins can cause inflammation and other adverse effects in the body, we provide our practitioner-customers and their patients with the assurance that Thorne’s two red yeast rice products contain only a minimal, yet acceptable amount of citrinin.

In a study published in October 2010 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 12 red yeast rice products were analyzed for their monacolin and citrinin content. The results of the analyses demonstrated a high variability of the content of both substances. Although Thorne’s Choleast was not included in this study, we can confirm to our health-care practitioner customers that we take the utmost care to ensure we are offering the highest quality and purity red yeast rice formula. There are no government standards or guidelines for citrinin content in red yeast rice; however, the generally recognized standard in the industry one part per million, and Thorne’s Red yeast rice regularly tests at less than 0.05 parts per million, which is less than 1/20th of that standard.

Warnings

ALLERGY WARNING

This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Contains an ingredient derived from soy.

PREGNANCY WARNING

If pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, do not use this product

INTERACTIONS

There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

Adverse events of gastritis, abdominal discomfort, elevated liver enzymes, and muscle pain have been reported following the use of red yeast rice-containing products.

This product may cause a temporary and harmless red coloring of the stool.

Key Ingredients

Coenzyme Q10
Red Yeast Rice

Ingredient Amounts

Serving Size: 1 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 120
Name Amount
Coenzyme Q10 15mg
Red Yeast Rice 600mg
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose Capsule, Leucine
How to Use

Take as recommended by your health professional.

Contact us for a naturopathic consultation.

Weight 14 oz
Dimensions 5 × 5 × 5 in
Size

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