What is Monacolin K ? Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of a normal cholesterol level in the blood. In China, red yeast rice powder has been used for centuries as a food and a medicinal substance. It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called monascus purpureus over red rice. In Chinese medicine, monascus …

Red Yeast Rice Extract Details Product Name: Red Yeast Rice Extract Herb Source: Monascus Purpureus Used Part: Seed Active Ingredient: Monacolin K ( Lovastatin ) Appearance: Red PowderSpecification: Monacolin K 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, CAS#: 75330-75-5 Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight: C24H36O5; 404.54 Lovastatin Structural Formula: What Is Red Yeast Rice Extract ?  In China, red yeast rice powder has been used …