Red Yeast Rice Supplements

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Red yeast rice is a traditional ingredient made by fermenting rice with the yeast Monascus purpureus — long used in Asian cooking and traditional practice, and today taken as a supplement in capsule form. It naturally contains compounds called monacolins. Here you'll find red yeast rice from AOR, Organika, and CanPrev — browse the options below, or see the guidance further down to learn more.
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    • AOR Red Yeast Rice 110mg

      AOR Red Yeast Rice 110mg

      Made in Canada

      AOR Red Yeast Rice 110mg

      from $43.75 CAD
      from $43.75 CAD
    • 180 Vegetarian Capsules | Organika Red Yeast Rice Plus

      Organika Red Yeast Rice Plus, 500mg Red Yeast Rice, 180 Vegetarian Capsules

      Made in Canada

      Organika Red Yeast Rice Plus, 500mg Red Yeast Rice, 180 Vegetarian Capsules

      $38.02 CAD
      $38.02 CAD
    • 60 Capsules | A bottle of CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex in 60 Vegetable Capsules// Unflavoured

      CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex

      Made in Canada

      CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex

      from $39.99 CAD
      from $39.99 CAD
    • aor-red-yeast-rice-plus-garlic-60-capsules

      AOR Red Yeast Rice with Garlic, 60 Capsules

      Sold out Made in Canada

      AOR Red Yeast Rice with Garlic, 60 Capsules

      $53.38 CAD
      $53.38 CAD
      Sold out
    • Innovite Red Yeast Rice 300mg (Transitioned to: CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex)

      Innovite Red Yeast Rice 300mg (Transitioned to: CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex)

      Sold out Made in Canada

      Innovite Red Yeast Rice 300mg (Transitioned to: CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex)

      from $33.99 CAD
      from $33.99 CAD
      Sold out

    What is red yeast rice?

    Red yeast rice is rice fermented with a red mould, Monascus purpureus, which gives it its deep red colour. It has a long history in Chinese cuisine and traditional wellness, and it naturally contains a family of compounds called monacolins — the most studied being monacolin K. As a supplement it comes in capsules, sometimes combined with other ingredients like garlic.

    Things to know before taking red yeast rice

    Red yeast rice is one of the more medication-sensitive supplements, so a few cautions matter. Monacolin content can vary between products and isn't always listed. Red yeast rice may interact with statins and other cholesterol medications, some other prescription drugs, and grapefruit, and it isn't recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you already take a cholesterol medication, have liver concerns, or take other prescriptions. Some people also take CoQ10 alongside it.

    Red yeast rice forms and combinations

    • On its own — single-ingredient red yeast rice capsules (e.g. Organika, AOR).
    • With garlic — combined with garlic in some formulas.
    • Complex formulas — blended with complementary ingredients (e.g. CanPrev Red Yeast Rice Complex).

    Red yeast rice in Canada

    The red yeast rice here is licensed for sale in Canada and ships from our Ontario warehouse. Stock can vary by product, so the live collection above shows what's currently available.

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