Red Yeast Rice
/api/v1/drug/red-yeast-riceIndications
Sourced from openFDA- USES: • For the temporary relief of the symptoms including: • circulation support • fatigue These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: 1-10 drops under the tongue, 3 times a day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away. Tamper Evident: Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
FAERS reports
- 1Body Temperature Increased1100%
- 2Inflammation1100%
- 3Oedema1100%
- 4Staphylococcal Infection1100%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Red Yeast Rice as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Rice wine lees coating enhances proteolysis and umami development in Jinhua ham during ripening.Meat science · 2026 · Ding M, Du J, Wang Y, et al.PMID 41916051DOI 10.1016/j.meatsci.2026.110092
- Monascus pilosus SWM-008-Fermented Red Mold Rice and Its Monascinol Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Activation of the AMPK-ATGL Pathway and Enrichment of Butyrate-Producing Bacteria.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2026 · Hsieh CP, Hsu YW, Pan TM, et al.PMID 41342448DOI 10.1002/mnfr.70342
- Mechanism of Red Yeast Rice in the Improvement of Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice Explored Through Metabolomics Combined with Serum Pharmacochemistry and Network Pharmacology.Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2025 · Zhang Y, Ren D, Liu Y, et al.PMID 40531242DOI 10.1007/s11130-025-01379-8
- Analysis of Fermented Red-Yeast Rice Products Using Femtosecond Laser Ionization Mass Spectrometry.Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry · 2025 · Imasaka T, Yoshinaga K, Lin CH, et al.PMID 40447560DOI 10.1021/jasms.5c00029
- Effects of increasing doses of red yeast rice polyphenol extract on apparent digestibility, antioxidant activity, milk production, and fatty acid in lactating dairy goats.Journal of animal science · 2025 · Lu Q, Tian X, Chen R, et al.PMID 40360291DOI 10.1093/jas/skaf167
- Fungal and multi-metabolite contamination of retailed rice in open markets in two Nigerian States.Mycotoxin research · 2025 · Oyedele OA, Akinyemi MO, Sulyok M, et al.PMID 40343616DOI 10.1007/s12550-025-00593-2
- Differential volatile compounds between rice and tartary buckwheat by solid-state fermentation with Monascus purpureus.International journal of food microbiology · 2025 · He J, Li M, Gao M, et al.PMID 40168754DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111181
- Mechanism of puberulic acid contamination in red yeast rice tablets that caused a serious food poisoning outbreak in Japan.Proceedings of the Japan Academy. Series B, Physical and biological sciences · 2025 · Yoshinari T, Watanabe M, Aoki W, et al.PMID 40159186DOI 10.2183/pjab.101.017
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 55 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Red Yeast Rice as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Red Yeast Rice for Primary Prevention of HypercholesterolemiaCompleted · Observational · 41 enrolled · Chang Gung Memorial HospitalNCT06301906updated 2026-03-20
- Effect of ANKASCIN 568-P Products on Decreasing HbA1c and Regulating Blood GlucoseRecruiting · Interventional · 80 enrolled · SunWay Biotech Co., LTD.NCT05737342updated 2025-08-28
- Effect of ANKASCIN 568-P Products Regulating Blood LipidRecruiting · Interventional · 80 enrolled · SunWay Biotech Co., LTD.NCT05737355updated 2025-08-28
- Mechanism of Red Yeast Rice Regulating Intestinal Indole Metabolism Pathway to Improve Chronic Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary SyndromeRecruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 90 enrolled · Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalNCT07106996updated 2025-08-06
- Extracts of Amla, Walnut Leaf, Red Yeast Rice and Olive in Cardiovascular PreventionCompleted · Phase 4 · Interventional · 36 enrolled · Nina HermansNCT06333158updated 2024-11-14
- Quercetin as Possible Supportive Therapy for Mild to Moderate HyperuricemiaCompleted · Interventional · 64 enrolled · Liaquat University of Medical & Health SciencesNCT06591767updated 2024-10-17
- Patient Autonomy and Statin Therapy AdherenceCompleted · Interventional · 300 enrolled · Lithuanian University of Health SciencesNCT05845580updated 2024-08-26
- The Efficacy and Safety of Combined Therapy With Red Yeast Rice and Low-dose Statin:Comparing With Standardized StatinRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 240 enrolled · Wenzhou Medical UniversityNCT02726555updated 2024-08-06
- Effect of a Dietary Supplement on Lipid Pattern, Indexes of NAFLD and Systemic Inflammation in Healthy Subjects With Suboptimal LDL-C LevelsUnknown · Interventional · 90 enrolled · University of BolognaNCT06403748updated 2024-05-08
- Middle Term Effect of Red Yeast Rice on Plasma Lipids and Proteoma in Individuals With Suboptimal CholesterolemiaUnknown · Interventional · 40 enrolled · University of BolognaNCT06368258updated 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Red Yeast Rice used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Red Yeast Rice carries indications including: USES: • For the temporary relief of the symptoms including: • circulation support • fatigue These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
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