Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 by Thorne

If you want plant-based cardiovascular support as part of a long-term cholesterol-management routine alongside diet and exercise basics, this is a fit. It suits adults who have already worked with their clinician on lifestyle changes and want to add a daily plant-derived option. It is not designed as a substitute for clinician-guided therapy if your clinician has prescribed something else.

Red yeast rice is fermented Monascus purpureus, a red-pigmented yeast cultured on rice. Studies in both China and the U.S. report that red yeast rice supports cholesterol levels already within the normal range. The product also delivers phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol), isoflavones, and trace minerals that contribute to cardiovascular health. Because cholesterol synthesis and CoQ10 synthesis share an upstream pathway, the formula adds 15 mg of CoQ10 per capsule for antioxidant support.

Take one to two capsules daily, ideally with an evening meal since cholesterol production is higher overnight. Start at one capsule for the first few weeks and reassess at eight to twelve weeks with your clinician.

If you take prescription medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are receiving cancer treatment, talk to your clinician before starting and review the warnings below.