Clinical Applications
Thorne’s Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 (formerly Choleast) is a specialized formula designed to support cardiovascular wellness and maintain healthy lipid particle size and number. This supplement features Monascus purpureus, a red-pigmented yeast naturally produced on fermented rice.
Numerous clinical studies have shown that red yeast rice helps maintain blood cholesterol levels already within the normal range. By including CoQ10, Thorne ensures that the body's natural levels of this vital antioxidant are maintained, as both share similar synthesis pathways in the body.
The Thorne Quality Difference
- Unsurpassed Purity: Formulated with red yeast rice that contains less than 0.05 ppm of citrinin, far below the industry standard.
- Broad Spectrum Compounds: Contains naturally occurring phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) and isoflavones for holistic heart support.
- Integrated CoQ10: Provides 15 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per capsule to promote cellular energy production in high-demand organs like the heart.
- Clean Formulation: Gluten-free, dairy-free, and formulated without unnecessary fillers.