General Dosage
1200-2400mg red yeast rice daily (standardized to ~10mg monacolin K)
Maximum dose: 4800mg/day (higher doses increase risk of statin-like side effects)
Red Yeast Rice Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 1200-2400mg red yeast rice daily (standardized to ~10mg monacolin K)
Timing: Evening dosing preferred, as cholesterol synthesis peaks overnight • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated LDL cholesterol | 1200mg twice daily (providing 10mg monacolin K) | Strong |
| Statin intolerance alternative | 1800mg twice daily | Strong |
| General cardiovascular maintenance | 1200mg daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 4800mg/day (higher doses increase risk of statin-like side effects)
Timing & Absorption
Evening dosing preferred, as cholesterol synthesis peaks overnight
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Lu Z, Kou W, Du B, Wu Y, Zhao S, Brusco OA, Morgan JM (2008). Effect of Xuezhikang, an extract from red yeast Chinese rice, on coronary events in a Chinese population with previous myocardial infarction. American Journal of Cardiology. DOI PubMed
- Li Y, Jiang L, Jia Z, Xin W, Yang S, Yang Q, Wang L (2014). A meta-analysis of red yeast rice: an effective and relatively safe alternative approach for dyslipidemia. PLoS ONE. DOI PubMed
- Becker DJ, Gordon RY, Halbert SC, French B, Morris PB, Rader DJ (2009). Red yeast rice for dyslipidemia in statin-intolerant patients: a randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. DOI PubMed