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Plant Extracts
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Red Yeast Rice is a fermented product derived from Oryza sativa using Monascus purpureus. Its primary active constituent is monacolin K, chemically identical to lovastatin. The standard molecular formula is C24H36O5 (CAS: 75234-14-3).
Strictly regulated due to potential liver toxicity and drug interactions. Storage requires cool, dry conditions below 25°C with humidity control under 60% to prevent mycotoxin formation.