Contains the same active compounds as prescription statin, without the harsh side effects of long-term use Can help maintain the ideal hdl Manufactured by the fermentation of a strain of yeast, monascus purpureus, on rice Used historically in ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, Red Yeast Rice is a fermented rice that is still widely used today. Intended as part of a healthy lifestyle and diet, Solaray Red Yeast Rice is tested for impurities, contaminants, and radiation. Rest easy knowing our Red Yeast Rice supplement is Citrinin-Free.** Like all Solaray products, Red Yeast Rice is lab verified for potency, purity, and identity. Confidence in the Solaray name is just one of the reasons we’ve been around so long and maintain our place as a leader in the industry. Unlike many other companies, we manufacture almost all our own products, which gives us the ability to thoroughly test and screen raw ingredients for the slightest amount of impurities and manage the production process to provide the best possible quality. Rest assured, only the purest formulas ever reach your cabinet. And because we are always committed to leaving the world a little better than we found it, we now package this product in 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles. **Citrinin-Free indicates no more than 1 ppm was detectable.