Red Yeast Rice is produced by the Monascus purpureus with the cereals and water as raw materials in the 100% solid-state fermentation. According to the results from HPLC analysis, the Monacolin K( or mevinolin) in the natural Red Yeast Rice is mainly in the form of acid form Monacolin K( or Mevinolinic acid in the range of 60-85% ), instead of the lactone form. The results demonstrated this product is truly made from fermentation process. Another characteristic feature of this product is that there is no citrinin. Ergosterol,unsaturated fatty acid, amino acids, Y-GABA and active peptides are also found in this product, enduing this products more functional gradients and nutrients.
 
Water solubility of  Red Yeast Rice:-
 
Apart it contains high assay of acid form of Monacolin K ,it can 100% be solved in cool water easily and the solution is transparent absolutely. so we can use it in functional beverage or drink as nutrition supplement or natural colorant.
 
We can guarantee all the raw materials used in manufacturing this product are GMO free.
 

Is Red Yeast Rice a Drug or a Supplement:-

Confusingly, the answer is both. One of the most important ingredients in red yeast rice is monacolin K. It's also known as lovastatin, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Mevacor.
So on one hand, red yeast rice is a traditional remedy that helps lower cholesterol. On the other, the pharmaceutical manufacturer of Mevacor argues that it owns the rights to the ingredient lovastatin.
This confusion extends to how the supplement is sold in the U.S. Because red yeast rice contains a substance classified as a prescription drug, the FDA has attempted to control its sale. In 2007, the FDA asked that three red yeast rice products -- Cholestrix by Sunburst Organics and two red yeast rice formulations by Swanson Healthcare Products (Red Yeast Rice and Red Yeast Rice/Policosonal Complex) -- be withdrawn from the market because they contained lovastatin. The FDA cited a risk of severe muscle problems that could lead to kidney disease.
Despite the FDA's attempts, many people in the U.S. still manage to get similar red yeast rice extracts from other countries or the Internet.
 

What Is the Correct Dosage of Red Yeast Rice?

Since research into red yeast rice is still in its early stages, experts still aren't sure of what the ideal dose should be.  In China and other countries, estimates of average daily consumption are much higher.

Keep in mind that amount of monacolin perhaps the most important ingredient in a red yeast rice extract can vary a lot. There are many different strains of the yeast. Different types of fermentation are used. One study of different brands of red yeast rice supplements showed that the amount of monacolin ranged.
 
 
 Function:
 
A mass of researches have already indicated that Red Yeast Rice significantly benefits man's health in aspects as follows:
1. Decrease LDL cholesterol and rise HDL cholesterol without side effects, and inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver by inhibiting the action of HMG-CoA reductase which is known to raise cholesterol levels to keep cholesterol levels in check.
2. Support healthy blood pressure levels, balance blood sugar, lower serum lipid levels, improve blood
circulation, promote cardiovascular health;
3. Promote healthy spleen and stomach function;
4. Benefit for bone health and function;
5. Improve digestion, promote normal cell growth, and slow down the aging process.
 
 Application:
1) As raw materials of drugs for lowering blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;
2) As active ingredient of products for improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach, it is mainly used in health product industry;
3) As food supplements and natural pigment, it is widely used in food industry.