I am trying this for the first time as a powder. I have been taking the pill version but find the pills are big and hard to swallow. This powder does not dissolve in liquid. I find that I can take it by sprinkling on a spoon full of applesauce. This product does not have any flavor therefore no after taste. There are no directions on this package but here is what folks are saying. Level a 1/8 Tsp = 600mg, 1/4 tsp =1200mg Read more

My dad told me to avoid cholesterol lowering drugs and so I kept refusing my doctor's suggestions. Exasperated, he suggested red yeast rice. I used to take red yeast rice pills but this form is so much easier for me. I've had great success lowering my cholesterol and I highly recommend this product for ease of use and its superior quality. Read more

BulkSupplements the company has been great to order from. For them I would give a 5 star rating.For the RYRE supplement I'm not certain yet and would give that a 3 star rating. Hence, the 4 star rating in between.The packaging is adequate for the supplement and the powder is easy to get to for measuring out a serving. I like the table included on the packaging which provides direction for approximate conversion from tsp to mg. I'll give this product 5 stars if my cholesterol related levels (total cholesterol, LDL) are at least 10% lower in 6 months when I see my doctor again (yes, I'm keeping my doctor informed of my choice). Note: My cholesterol has been consistently borderline high for at least 4 - 5 years and I have a fairly healthy lifestyle (good food choices most of the time ;) and daily exercise). I'm taking 600mg of the Red Yeast Rice Extract with 200mg Bulk Supplements brand Coenzyme Q10 every evening in a protein shake before bed. There is no indication of the monacolin K levels in this RYRE, so we'll see if the Cholesterol levels move at all. Regardless of some warnings about RYRE supplements I want to try this (from my research - you should not take any of this review as advice from me. Do your own research, do what works best for you). In the end maybe I'll focus more on Sterols and/or Stanols rather than a Statin. Read more

Bought this for my husband, and have no complaints. The powder arrived well packaged and clearly labeled The powder is very....powdery. :) Seriously though, it is an extremely fine textured powder. I usually transfer from the package it comes in to an airtight canister instead, since the powder does actually make it very difficult to reseal the pouch. The taste is earthy with a somewhat bitter effect, but it is not bad.I did read someone's review where they commented that it might be cheaper to buy the capsules, so while we have this, I will do my research as well. I actually put this into capsules, because it is rather difficult to get my husband to remember to take the powder form. Read more

Helps lower LDL cholesterol! After just 3 mos my LDL went down 40 points! I don’t believe it works on triglycerides but I’m very pleased. Read more

I love the convenience of being able to make my own capsules and appreciate the quality of this product. Though I can't guarantee the results for others, I have gotten proven positive outcomes lowering my cholesterol using this product via before and after blood tests when the use of BulkSupplements' Red Yeast Rice was the most significant change in my diet. Read more

My doctor recommended this to lower my total cholesterol. Online Mayo clinic research says it's not safe.Stopped taking it. Read more

Exactlyyyyyy what it says it is ,no clumps ,straight powder good to go in any drink ,smoothie ,shake ect! Read more