Red Yeast Rice 1200 mg

Red Yeast Rice 1200 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe4.8 (126 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
$16.99 $0.28 per serving
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About this product

The 1,200 mg amount gives the serving substantial raw-material quantity. The capsule format keeps the serving straightforward.

The label does not quantify monacolins or provide citrinin-testing information. Those omissions matter because raw red yeast rice weight does not show statin-like activity or contaminant control.

No complementary active meaningfully broadens the formula. Its practical case therefore rests on dose quantity, format, and value. Good value is meaningful only if the buyer accepts those unresolved quality details.

Who is it for
  • Adults considering red yeast rice with clinician oversight
  • Users who accept unstandardized active potency
Best for
  • Simple red yeast rice supplementation
  • Routine capsule or tablet use

Pros

  • Provides 1,200 mg of red yeast rice
  • Capsule format
  • Good value

Cons

  • Monacolin content is not quantified
  • No citrinin-testing information is supplied
  • Active potency cannot be inferred from red yeast rice weight alone

Warnings

  • Red yeast rice may contain statin-like monacolins, so it should not be combined with a statin unless the prescriber approves the combination.
  • Stop use and seek medical advice for unexplained muscle pain, marked weakness, or dark urine because monacolins can produce statin-like muscle effects.
  • People with liver disease, heavy alcohol use, or medicines that affect the liver should obtain clinical guidance before using red yeast rice.
  • Avoid red yeast rice during pregnancy or breastfeeding because its possible monacolin content can act like a statin.

Product analysis

75 out of 100
1,200 mg of red yeast rice offers good value, but missing monacolin strength and citrinin testing prevent a confident quality assessment.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality73

The powder form is clear, but monacolin potency and citrinin testing are not disclosed. The whole-material amount is substantial, though active monacolin exposure cannot be verified, and the single botanical is directly aligned with focused red yeast rice use.

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Ingredient transparency76

Every listed ingredient has a specific whole-material amount and no proprietary blend obscures the formula. Complete directions, inactive ingredients, active monacolin yield, and contaminant testing are not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction67

The supplied aggregate satisfaction level is exceptionally strong. The moderate feedback volume offers a useful but not definitive aggregate.

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Value for money84

The cost is reasonable for the substantial whole-material amount. The serving offers good basic value, and the product is reasonably competitive despite weak testing disclosure.

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Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.28
Customer rating
4.8 · 126 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Red Yeast Rice powder
1200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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