NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice 1200 mg provides a natural source of monacolin K — the same compound found in lovastatin — derived from red yeast (Monascus purpureus) fermented on rice. Red yeast rice has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,000 years and is supported by clinical research showing it can help maintain already-healthy cholesterol levels when combined with appropriate diet and lifestyle. NOW Foods provides 1,200 mg per two-tablet serving from a standardized, quality-controlled red yeast rice extract. As a natural alternative to pharmaceutical statins, red yeast rice is best used under the guidance of a healthcare provider, particularly since its active compounds can similarly reduce CoQ10 levels — making CoQ10 supplementation a commonly recommended complement. Manufactured in NOW's GMP-certified facility with identity and potency verification.