What is Monacolin K.

Monacolin K is a substance that acts against hypercholesterolemia
and can be found in fermented red rice , produced thanks to the action of various strains of the yeast Monascus purpureus and used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine to control cholesterol levels. and blood lipids.

Monacolin K, in fact, is able to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme HMG-CoA, involved in the synthesis of cholesterol.

Why it is important to control cholesterol

High cholesterol is associated with increased cardiovascular risk , the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization.

The causes of hypercholesterolemia are mainly two:

1. Inactive lifestyle and improper and unbalanced diet.
2. Genetic predisposition to produce excess cholesterol.

Practicing regular physical activity and following a healthy diet is essential to improve cholesterol levels, but, when not sufficient, supplementation can be used, for which it is necessary to seek the advice and indications of your doctor.

Supplements that contain Monacolin K.

Monocolina K is mainly present in fermented red rice which is marketed in the form of a supplement, with the aim of improving cholesterolemia.

Not all supplements are created equal and you need to follow your doctor’s advice before any use.

Omegaformula by GUNA is a supplement that contains Monacolin K and which, combined with a balanced diet and a correct lifestyle, helps to maintain the physiological ratios of LDL / HDL cholesterol levels. 

It has multiple functions as it is composed not only of fermented red rice, but also of:

• Baobab seeds ( Adansonia digitata L. ), which help improve blood pressure (as well as cholesterolemia);
• vitamin B6 , which is important for maintaining the functionality of the cells of the blood vessel wall;
•  folic acid , essential for preventing cardiovascular events, such as thrombosis and atherosclerosis.

Dosage of Monacolin K.

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) recommends an intake of between 2 and 48 mg per day of Monacolin K, however, in most of the supplements on the market, the recommended dosage is 10 mg per day.

The Ministry of Health also expressed its opinion through the document ” Other nutrients and other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect “, in which for Monacolin K it is indicated as a daily intake limit of 10 mg , making it clear that “for the use of the product it is advises to consult the doctor “.

Do not use during pregnancy, lactation and in case of therapy with lipid-lowering drugs”.