Functional Red Yeast Rice
Twin Horse Biotech is a world-leading manufacturer of 100% naturally fermented red yeast rice, with customizable Monacolin K content from 0.03% to 5%.Our red yeast rice is clinically proven to support cholesterol reduction by inhibiting natural production and competing with dietary fats. With zero citrinin and zero liver toxicity, it ensures both safety and efficacy.
Monacolin K Specifications
Tailored formulations for every application — from dietary supplements to pharmaceutical intermediates.
Low Monacolin K Content
Daily health & dietary supplements
- 0.03%
- 0.05%
- 0.08%
- 0.4%
- 0.6%
- 0.8%
- 1%
High Monacolin K Content
Pharmaceutical-grade applications
- 1.2%
- 1.5%
- 1.8%
- 2.5%
- 2.7%
- 3%
- 4%
- 5%
Why Choose Monacolin K from Red Yeast Rice?
Red yeast rice is a product of ancient Chinese medicinal wisdom, emerges as a beacon of natural health through the fermentation of a specific strain of yeast (Monascus purpureus) on rice. Red yeast rice is a source of monacolin K (also known as lovastatin, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Mevacor) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023).
| Lovastatin | Monacolin K | |
|---|---|---|
| Essence | Chemical Compound | Naturally Fermented |
| Function | Lipid-lowering | Lipid-lowering |
| Working Mechanism | Inhibit HMG-CoA | Inhibit HMG-CoA |
| Chemical Structure | Lactone Form | Lactone Form + Acid Form |
| Absorption | Hydrolyzed by Hydroxyl Esterase | Absorb Directly |
| Side-effect | Adverse (e.g., Liver Toxicity, Rhabdomyolysis) | 100% Natural (No Side-effect) |
| Property | Single Compound | Various Bioactive Compounds (e.g., GABA, Isoflavones) |
| Application | Pharmaceuticals | Food, Cosmetics, Health Supplement, Pharmaceuticals |
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