Red Yeast Rice

Red Yeast Rice

Jarrow Formulas4.8 (11,708 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Veggie Cap(s) · 60 servings
Goals

Product analysis

62 out of 100

Red Yeast Rice includes CoQ10, which may help with selected measures of heart and blood-vessel function. The red yeast rice preparation is not identified, making it harder to compare precisely with other options.

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Nutrient Quality36

The quality of the red yeast rice preparation is unclear because its form is not identified. CoQ10 is named as ubiquinone, but its absorption quality cannot be established from that name alone.

Ingredient Transparency81

Both ingredient amounts are disclosed, helping with serving comparisons. Only the CoQ10 form is identified, so the red yeast rice preparation remains less clear.

Value For Money56

The serving price is moderate when considered for its CoQ10 content. There is not enough information to judge the value contributed by red yeast rice.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer ratings are strongly favorable, with a large number of reviews behind them. Satisfaction does not establish effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus64

CoQ10 supplies the clearest connection to heart and blood-vessel support. Evidence for fatigue and other uses is limited, so broader benefits are less certain.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Veggie Cap(s)
Per serving
$0.38
Customer rating
4.8 · 11,708 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg

CoQ10 has limited evidence for vascular and blood-pressure changes in selected populations, without establishing routine event prevention.

How this product is rated for Heart Health

Ingredient fit72

Coenzyme Q-10 provides the main connection to heart health; other active ingredients broaden the formula beyond this goal
Goal fit
Coenzyme Q-10 provides the main connection to heart health; other active ingredients broaden the formula beyond this goal
Dose adequacy
The relevant amounts provide a partial contribution across the formula; higher amounts are not automatically more beneficial.

Pathways53

Endothelial nitric-oxide function is the strongest connection in the saved findings; this describes the ingredient roles, not a guaranteed effect.
Depth
Endothelial nitric-oxide function is the strongest connection in the saved findings; this describes the ingredient roles, not a guaranteed effect.
Breadth
The main areas represented are endothelial nitric-oxide function; other aspects have less support in this formula.

Evidence98

Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest relevant evidence here, with the population and benefit limits described above.
Evidence strength
Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest relevant evidence here, with the population and benefit limits described above.
Studied preparation
The contributing ingredient preparations match those recognized in the supplied comparison; this does not establish efficacy of the finished product.

Formulation logic100

The relevant ingredients do not depend on a missing partner in the supplied findings. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients do not depend on a missing partner in the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The contributing ingredients have meaningful declared amounts for comparison, without proving a cardiovascular benefit.
Study evidence
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg

Coenzyme Q10 may support selected blood-pressure, lipid or blood-vessel lining measures in adults with abnormal lipids. This 100 mg serving is below the 120 mg daily CoQ10 exposure described in the supplied trial and receives partial amount recognition. The evidence does not establish a uniquely superior delivery form or prevention of cardiovascular events.

How this product is rated for Cardiovascular Support

Ingredient fit72

Coenzyme Q-10 is the main recognized ingredient; smaller or unresolved amounts reduce the serving’s contribution.
Goal fit
Ingredients aimed at other goals dilute the formula’s cardiovascular focus.
Dose adequacy
Smaller or unresolved ingredient quantities limit the serving’s amount contribution; partial recognition does not establish a measured dose-response.

Pathways53

The strongest assigned contribution concerns endothelial nitric-oxide function. Other cardiovascular mechanisms have less or no assigned coverage.
Depth
The strongest assigned support concerns endothelial nitric-oxide function, rather than comprehensive cardiovascular protection.
Breadth
Only endothelial nitric-oxide function reaches the coverage threshold.

Evidence88

Coenzyme Q-10 leads the evidence findings. The supplied population and preparation limits remain relevant to expectations.
Evidence strength
Coenzyme Q-10 provides the leading evidence contribution; its marker findings do not establish prevention of cardiovascular events.
Studied preparation
The counted preparations are recognized as studied, with the population and exposure distinctions described for the relevant ingredients.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement or identified configured conflict; amount thresholds are considered separately.
Partner coverage
No unmet partner requirement is identified for the counted ingredients; combining them does not establish an added benefit.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients clear the minimum amount threshold, which is distinct from a proven effective dose.
Study evidence
Metabolism Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg

Coenzyme Q10 takes part in the energy-producing processes inside your cells. That normal role doesn't mean taking more will make your whole body burn more calories. Whether the declared CoQ10 preparation increases energy expenditure in adults who already have enough is unclear; changes in metabolic markers are a separate outcome.

How this product is rated for Metabolism Support

Ingredient fit59

The declared ingredients have roles in metabolism, but normal nutrient functions and a direct increase in calorie burning are different outcomes.
Goal fit
Coenzyme Q-10 are present; their metabolic roles don't necessarily imply increased calorie burning.
Dose adequacy
Coenzyme Q-10 100 mg per label serving; these amounts alone don't prove a metabolic-rate increase.

Pathways17

CoQ10 relates to energy production inside cells; that role doesn't prove an increase in whole-body calorie burning.
Depth
CoQ10 relates to energy production inside cells; that role doesn't prove an increase in whole-body calorie burning.
Breadth
The connection is concentrated in cellular energy processes; additional distinct routes to increased calorie burning aren't demonstrated.

Evidence75

Magnesium takes part in the chemistry your cells use to handle energy, while zinc supports normal enzyme and hormone function. These are necessary roles in normal metabolism.
Evidence strength
Coenzyme Q-10 has a relevant metabolic role, but this doesn't imply that extra intake reliably raises energy expenditure.
Studied preparation
The ingredient preparations match the applicable preparation descriptions; that match alone doesn't guarantee a rise in calorie burning.

Formulation logic100

No particular ingredient conflict is identified. Ingredient amounts and preparation details still determine what can be expected from the combination.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing for the applicable ingredients; this doesn't imply an added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The applicable ingredients have amounts within their dose comparison ranges; these ranges don't define a minimum effective dose.
Study evidence
Longevity
Impact
Lower effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg
Study evidence
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg

CoQ10 at 100 mg relates to mitochondrial energy production and has limited, preparation-specific evidence for reducing fatigue. Its role in cellular energy should not be read as a guarantee of noticeably greater day-to-day energy.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit59

Energy-related nutrients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients for other purposes. The saved findings show partial coverage of reference amounts, with some smaller or undisclosed contributions.
Goal fit
Energy-related nutrients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients for other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The saved findings show partial coverage of reference amounts, with some smaller or undisclosed contributions.

Pathways17

The strongest saved connection is mitochondrial energy production, with limited coverage. No assessed energy mechanism reaches the saved threshold for meaningful coverage.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is mitochondrial energy production, with limited coverage.
Breadth
No assessed energy mechanism reaches the saved threshold for meaningful coverage.

Evidence84

Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest evidence contribution among ingredients meeting the saved amount criteria; the practical benefit remains dependent on context. The counted ingredients match the preparations accepted in the saved assessment.
Evidence strength
Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest evidence contribution among ingredients meeting the saved amount criteria; the practical benefit remains dependent on context.
Studied preparation
The counted ingredients match the preparations accepted in the saved assessment.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients can work independently or have their relevant partner present. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings. All ingredients counted in this finding reach its minimum amount threshold.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can work independently or have their relevant partner present.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted in this finding reach its minimum amount threshold.
Study evidence
Inflammation
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 100 mg

Coenzyme Q10 at 100 mg provides the main supported connection to this goal through oxidative and mitochondrial stress. Its human evidence concerns selected inflammatory markers in a specific clinical setting, and this serving is below the reviewed 300 mg daily exposure.

How this product is rated for Inflammation

Ingredient fit52

Relevant ingredients sit alongside actives aimed at other needs, so the formula has a broader focus. The relevant amounts make a modest match to the saved dose comparisons; unresolved amounts limit that match.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit alongside actives aimed at other needs, so the formula has a broader focus.
Dose adequacy
The relevant amounts make a modest match to the saved dose comparisons; unresolved amounts limit that match.

Pathways13

The strongest saved connection is oxidative and mitochondrial stress, with limited coverage. None of the reviewed routes reaches the saved level for broad coverage.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is oxidative and mitochondrial stress, with limited coverage.
Breadth
None of the reviewed routes reaches the saved level for broad coverage.

Evidence93

Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest saved evidence at the assessed amount; its relevance remains dependent on the studied context. The preparations at the assessed amounts match those recognized in the saved review.
Evidence strength
Coenzyme Q-10 provides the strongest saved evidence at the assessed amount; its relevance remains dependent on the studied context.
Studied preparation
The preparations at the assessed amounts match those recognized in the saved review.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients can work independently or have their relevant partner. No ingredient conflicts were recorded in the supplied assessment. 1 of 1 assessed ingredients reach the saved amount threshold.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can work independently or have their relevant partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were recorded in the supplied assessment.
Effective doses
1 of 1 assessed ingredients reach the saved amount threshold.
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Red Yeast Rice
1200 mg
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
100 mg 59
Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
A serving supplies 100 mg of CoQ10 as ubiquinone. A whole-product serving costs about $0.38.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The CoQ10 is listed as ubiquinone. The saved evaluation does not record a special delivery technology or black pepper extract claim.
Molecular Form: Ubiquinol vs. Ubiquinone
The CoQ10 is listed as ubiquinone.
Formulation & Absorption Enhancers
The saved evaluation does not record a special delivery technology or black pepper extract claim.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency71

The amount is recorded as 100 mg per serving; the evaluation also records a standard filler, without naming it.
Clinical Dosage Alignment
The serving provides 100 mg of CoQ10.
Label Transparency & Fillers
The amount is recorded as 100 mg per serving; the evaluation also records a standard filler, without naming it.

Value60

A whole-product serving costs about $0.38.
Price Per Effective Serving
A whole-product serving costs about $0.38.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effects of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Lipid Profiles in Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Liu Z; Tian Z; Zhao D; Liang Y; Dai S; Liu M; Hou S; Dong X; Zhaxinima; Yang Y · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2022
    Meta-analysis2,794 participants50 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forCoenzyme Q-10
  2. Six-month supplementation with high dose coenzyme Q10 improves liver steatosis, endothelial, vascular and myocardial function in patients with metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Vrentzos E; Ikonomidis I; Pavlidis G; Katogiannis K; Korakas E; Kountouri A; Pliouta L; Michalopoulou E; Pelekanou E; Boumpas D; Lambadiari V · Cardiovascular diabetology · 2024
    Randomized trial60 participantsCardiovascular Support forCoenzyme Q-10
  3. The effect of coenzyme Q10 on morbidity and mortality in chronic heart failure: results from Q-SYMBIO: a randomized double-blind trial.
    Mortensen SA; Rosenfeldt F; Kumar A; Dolliner P; Filipiak KJ; Pella D; Alehagen U; Steurer G; Littarru GP; Q-SYMBIO Study Investigators · JACC. Heart failure · 2015
    Randomized trial420 participantsCardiovascular Support forCoenzyme Q-10
  4. [Coenzyme Q-10 in the treatment of patients with chronic heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: systematic review and meta-analysis].
    Mareev VY; Mareev YV; Begrambekova YL · Kardiologiia · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,139 participants6 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forCoenzyme Q-10
  5. Effect of coenzyme Q10 in Europeans with chronic heart failure: A sub-group analysis of the Q-SYMBIO randomized double-blind trial.
    Mortensen AL; Rosenfeldt F; Filipiak KJ · Cardiology journal · 2020
    Randomized trialCardiovascular Support forCoenzyme Q-10
  6. Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Statin-Induced Myopathy: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Qu H; Guo M; Chai H; Wang WT; Gao ZY; Shi DZ · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2019
    Meta-analysis575 participants12 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  7. Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
    Fernandes MSS; Fidelis DEDS; Aidar FJ; Badicu G; Greco G; Cataldi S; Santos GCJ; de Souza RF; Ardigò LP · Nutrients · 2026
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  8. Effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation for Reducing Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Tsai IC; Hsu CW; Chang CH; Tseng PT; Chang KV · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,126 participants13 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  9. Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue.
    Mizuno K; Tanaka M; Nozaki S; Mizuma H; Ataka S; Tahara T; Sugino T; Shirai T; Kajimoto Y; Kuratsune H; Kajimoto O; Watanabe Y · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2008
    Randomized trial17 participantsEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  10. Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on fatigue: A systematic review of interventional studies.
    Mehrabani S; Askari G; Miraghajani M; Tavakoly R; Arab A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  11. Ubiquinol Ameliorates Endothelial Dysfunction in Subjects with Mild-to-Moderate Dyslipidemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Sabbatinelli J; Orlando P; Galeazzi R; Silvestri S; Cirilli I; Marcheggiani F; Dludla PV; Giuliani A; Bonfigli AR; Mazzanti L; Olivieri F; Antonicelli R; Tiano L · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial51 participantsHeart Health forCoenzyme Q-10
  12. Dose-Response Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Blood Pressure among Patients with Cardiometabolic Disorders: A Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE)-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Zhao D; Liang Y; Dai S; Hou S; Liu Z; Liu M; Dong X; Zhan Y; Tian Z; Yang Y · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,831 participants26 studies pooledHeart Health forCoenzyme Q-10
  13. Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Lipid, Glycemic, and Inflammatory Markers in Metabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Zhang Z; Liu Z; Geng Y; Huang Y; Hu R; Li F; Song Y; Zhang M · Journal of diabetes research · 2026
    Meta-analysis3,422 participants64 studies pooledHeart Health Metabolism Support forCoenzyme Q-10
  14. Treatment of coenzyme Q10 for 24 weeks improves lipid and glycemic profile in dyslipidemic individuals.
    Zhang P; Yang C; Guo H; Wang J; Lin S; Li H; Yang Y; Ling W · Journal of clinical lipidology · 2019
    Randomized trial101 participantsHeart Health forCoenzyme Q-10
  15. The effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on inflammatory and endothelial dysfunction markers in overweight/obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients.
    Taghizadeh S; Izadi A; Shirazi S; Parizad M; Pourghassem Gargari B · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2021
    Randomized trial43 participantsInflammation forCoenzyme Q-10
  16. The effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on metabolic profiles and parameters of mental health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Karamali M; Gholizadeh M · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2022
    Randomized trial55 participantsInflammation forCoenzyme Q-10
  17. Efficacy and Optimal Dose of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Inflammation-Related Biomarkers: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Hou S; Tian Z; Zhao D; Liang Y; Dai S; Ji Q; Fan Z; Liu Z; Liu M; Yang Y · Molecular nutrition & food research · 2023
    Meta-analysis1,517 participants31 studies pooledInflammation forCoenzyme Q-10
  18. Can coenzyme Q10 supplementation effectively reduce human tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 levels in chronic inflammatory diseases? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Farsi F; Heshmati J; Keshtkar A; Irandoost P; Alamdari NM; Akbari A; Janani L; Morshedzadeh N; Vafa M · Pharmacological research · 2020
    Meta-analysis509 participants9 studies pooledInflammation forCoenzyme Q-10
  19. Promising efficacy of coenzyme Q10 supplementation as adjunctive therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomized-controlled pilot study.
    Elsherif N; Shousha G; Sabri NA; Shawki MA · Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsInflammation forCoenzyme Q-10
  20. Coenzyme Q10 and Degenerative Disorders Affecting Longevity: An Overview.
    Mantle D; Hargreaves I · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020
    Narrative reviewLongevity forCoenzyme Q-10