Red Yeast Rice with CoQ10: Balanced Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Health and Antioxidant Protection – Advanced Complex with Red Yeast Rice, Silymarin, ALA and Ubiquinone

Red Yeast Rice With CoQ10, 600 mg, NOW Foods is a complex dietary supplement, designed to support cardiovascular health and lipid metabolism, through a synergistic formula that combines organic red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) with coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone), standardized milk thistle extract (silymarin) and alpha-lipoic acid. This combination aims not only to support cholesterol balance, but also the energetic and antioxidant protection of the body, in a context where oxidative stress, modern diet and aging can influence heart and blood vessel health.

Red yeast rice is a traditional ingredient used to support lipid profile, obtained through fermentation of rice with Monascus purpureus yeast. At the same time, CoQ10 is an essential compound involved in energy production at the cellular level, especially in tissues with high energy consumption, such as cardiac muscle. Alpha-lipoic acid completes the formula through its role in energy metabolism and antioxidant defense, and milk thistle, standardized in silymarin, supports hepatic function – an important aspect because the liver is the main center of lipid metabolism and detoxification processes.

Through this multiple formula, the product addresses people who want integrated support for heart, circulation and metabolic balance, without being limited to a single mechanism of action.

 

Detailed Benefits of Red Yeast Rice with CoQ10 (NOW Foods)

 

• Supporting cholesterol balance and lipid metabolism

Maintaining a balanced lipid profile is one of the pillars of cardiovascular health. Cholesterol is an essential substance for the body (cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D), but imbalances between fractions and elevated levels can influence vascular health in the long term. Red yeast rice is recognized for its traditional use in supporting cholesterol metabolism, being a fermented ingredient that provides specific bioactive compounds.

An unbalanced lipid profile can be associated with:
- Lipid deposits at the vascular level
- Reduced blood vessel elasticity
- Increased effort for the cardiovascular system
- Accentuated oxidative stress in circulation

Through red yeast rice intake, the formula contributes to:
✅ Supporting cholesterol maintenance within optimal limits
✅ Supporting normal lipid metabolism
✅ Supporting cardiovascular balance through a nutritional approach
✅ Promoting harmonious functioning of the circulatory system

This support is all the more relevant in the context of modern lifestyle, where diet rich in processed fats and sedentarism can influence lipid metabolism.

 

• Cardiovascular health and heart function support through CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), in the form of ubiquinone, is a compound naturally present in the body, essential for energy production in mitochondria. The heart is one of the organs with the highest energy consumption, and its optimal function depends on energy availability at the cellular level. Additionally, CoQ10 has an antioxidant role, contributing to protecting cells against oxidative stress.

With aging, endogenous CoQ10 levels can decrease, and the body may feel metabolic demands more intensely. By including CoQ10, the product aims to provide:
✅ Energy support for cardiac muscle
✅ Support for cardiovascular function under oxidative stress conditions
✅ Antioxidant protection at the cellular level
✅ Supporting body vitality and resistance

This component is especially important when seeking a formula that includes not only support for lipids, but also for cellular energy.

 

• Hepatic protection and detoxification support through milk thistle extract (silymarin)

The liver is the main center of fat and cholesterol metabolism, being involved in the synthesis, conversion and elimination of lipid compounds. Additionally, the liver manages detoxification of substances from food, environment and metabolism. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), standardized to silymarin flavonoids (equivalent 80%), is one of the best-known ingredients for supporting liver health.

Silymarin contributes to:
✅ Supporting normal hepatic function
✅ Protecting liver cells against oxidative stress
✅ Supporting natural detoxification processes
✅ Maintaining liver metabolic efficiency, including in lipid management

Through this hepatic support, the formula has a complete approach, because cholesterol balance depends largely on liver health.

 

• Broad antioxidant action and metabolic support through alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)

Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant with a unique role, due to its ability to act in both aqueous and lipid environments. ALA is also involved in energy metabolism, contributing to nutrient transformation into energy and supporting mitochondrial function. Additionally, through antioxidant activity, ALA can support cell protection against oxidative stress, an important factor in cellular aging and cardiovascular health.

ALA benefits include:
✅ Supporting systemic antioxidant protection
✅ Support for energy metabolism and mitochondrial function
✅ Supporting metabolic balance in the context of modern diet
✅ Contributing to maintaining cellular and vascular health

In a formula oriented towards heart and metabolism, ALA adds an important dimension of protection and metabolic efficiency.

 

• Synergy between ingredients for complete cardiovascular support

A major advantage of this product is the strategic combination of ingredients, which targets multiple directions simultaneously: lipid metabolism, cellular energy, antioxidant protection and hepatic support. Instead of relying on a single ingredient, the formula creates functional synergy:

✅ Red yeast rice – support for cholesterol balance
✅ CoQ10 – mitochondrial energy and antioxidant protection
✅ Milk thistle (silymarin) – hepatic support and detoxification
✅ Alpha-lipoic acid – versatile antioxidant and metabolic support

This combination is relevant for people who want an integrated approach, oriented towards maintaining long-term health.

 

• Blood vessel protection and circulation support

Oxidative stress and background inflammation can influence vascular health, affecting blood vessel elasticity and integrity. The antioxidants in the formula (CoQ10 and alpha-lipoic acid), together with the metabolic support provided by other ingredients, can contribute to maintaining an internal environment favorable to circulatory health.

The formula can support:
✅ Cell membrane protection against oxidation
✅ Maintaining endothelial function through antioxidant support
✅ Supporting circulation and cardiovascular comfort
✅ Balancing metabolic processes that influence vessel health

These effects are especially important for people exposed to stress, unbalanced diet or sedentarism, factors that can accentuate circulatory system demands.

 

 

Directions for Use

Take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.





 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value
Organic Red Yeast Rice (Monascus purpureus)	1.2 g (1,200 mg)	*
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (Fruit/Seeds) (Standardized to 168 mg Silymarin Flavonoids - equivalent 80%)	210 mg	*
Alpha Lipoic Acid	100 mg	*
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) (as Ubiquinone)	60 mg	*
*Daily Value not established.

 

Other Ingredients

Cellulose (capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source) and silica.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. 
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

 

Warnings

Thus, natural color variations may occur in this product.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or breastfeeding, as use of this product may harm the fetus. For adults only. Consult physician if taking medications (especially statins) or have a medical condition, including history of statin intolerance or liver disease. Keep out of reach of children. If muscle conditions occur, discontinue use and consult a physician. 
Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.