Herbals

Red Yeast Rice

Fermented rice containing monacolin K (identical to lovastatin). Acts on cholesterol synthesis. Potency varies widely between products.

Also known as Monascus purpureus, Hong Qu

Common doses

600-2400 mg

Best timing

Evening

Food

Take with food

Interactions

3 known

Known interactions (3)

NaringinWarning

Grapefruit compound dangerously boosts red yeast rice potency

BerberineCaution

Additive cholesterol lowering — monitor for muscle symptoms

Coenzyme Q10Info

Red yeast rice depletes CoQ10 like a statin

Sources

https://examine.com/supplements/red-yeast-rice/

Check your full stack
for interactions.

See what competes, what combines well, and when to take everything. Every interaction cites a published source.

Download for iOS

9:41

Stack

6 supplements

Vitamins2

Minerals3

Herbals1

Stack review

1 flag

Zinc + IronCaution

Zinc and Iron compete for the same absorption pathway. Take at least 2 hours apart.

Supplements

Vitamin D35,000 IU

Daily · Morning

Iron36 mg

Daily · Morning

Magnesium400 mg

Daily · Evening

Zinc15 mg

Daily · Evening

Ashwagandha600 mg

Daily · Evening

Vitamin K2100 mcg

Daily · Morning

Today

Stack

Profile

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Red Yeast Rice

Known interactions (3)

Sources

Check your full stack for interactions.

Check your full stack
for interactions.