THORNE - Red Yeast Rice - Supports Healthy Cholesterol Levels Already in a Normal Range, Heart Health & Blood Pressure* - Third-Party Certified - Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free - 120 Capsules

Clinical trials typically use 1200-2400mg red yeast rice (providing 10mg monacolin K) daily. Thorne Choleast delivers 600mg red yeast rice per capsule (1200mg daily), which we classify as Subtherapeutic relative to that range.

See the "Also consider" section below for two alternatives. Choose based on form preference (Capsule vs alternatives), dose adequacy, and third-party testing.

Yes — NSF Certified for Sport. Third-party testing verifies ingredient identity and label accuracy.

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Thorne Choleast is NSF Certified for Sport and rigorously tested for citrinin, a harmful fermentation byproduct. Long-term safety depends on regular monitoring of liver enzymes and CoQ10 levels, since monacolin K works like a mild statin. Consult your doctor for ongoing use beyond 3 months.

Monacolin K in red yeast rice is chemically identical to lovastatin, so combining it with statin drugs could effectively double the statin dose. This increases the risk of muscle pain and liver issues. Never combine red yeast rice with statins without explicit medical approval.

Because monacolin K acts like lovastatin, some users may experience statin-like muscle pain (myalgia). The incidence appears lower than prescription statins, possibly due to lower doses. Report any unexplained muscle pain or weakness to your doctor promptly.

Yes, Thorne rigorously tests every batch of Choleast for citrinin, a nephrotoxic mycotoxin that can form during red yeast rice fermentation. The NSF Certified for Sport designation requires additional purity testing beyond standard supplement manufacturing. This makes it one of the safest red yeast rice options available.

Yes, because monacolin K works like a statin, periodic liver function tests are recommended, especially during the first few months of use. This is the same monitoring recommended for prescription statin therapy. Discuss a testing schedule with your healthcare provider.

The recommended dose is two capsules daily, providing 1200mg of standardized red yeast rice — the dose used in most clinical studies. Take both capsules together or split between morning and evening. The bottle contains 120 capsules for a 60-day supply.