Ivywood is the Irish distributor of MycoNutri mushroom and botanical extracts, supplying customers and healthcare practitioners throughout Ireland. MycoNutri™ Red Yeast Rice Complex combines Red Yeast Rice with a full-spectrum Shiitake mushroom extract and Coenzyme Q10, and is available in capsules and powder.
The current formulation contains 70% Red Yeast Rice Extract, 20% Shiitake hot-water extract and 10% Coenzyme Q10. The Red Yeast Rice provides 1.6% Monacolin K, while the full-spectrum Shiitake extract provides more than 40% beta-glucans.
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MycoNutri™ Red Yeast Rice Complex
NEW & IMPROVED FORMULATION
Red Yeast Rice has been part of East Asian fermentation tradition for more than a thousand years. Produced by fermenting rice with the purple-red mould Monascus purpureus, it was historically used to flavour, preserve and colour foods, especially tofu, rice wine and traditional dishes.
During fermentation, the fungus creates a family of natural compounds, including; Monacolin K, Natural sterols and isoflavones and Red pigments traditionally used in cooking. This ancient technique has therefore become a bridge between traditional fermentation wisdom and modern metabolic health.
Shiitake: A Mushroom with a Modern Twist
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) has been cultivated for over a thousand years in East Asia.
In the 1960s–1980s, Japanese researchers discovered eritadenine — a unique, water-soluble compound derived from shiitake that supports lipid metabolism through methylation pathways. MycoNutri's new formulation now contains Shiitake full spectrum hot water extract >40% beta-glucans which provids a natural complement to Red Yeast Rice.
CoQ10: Completing the Synergy
Because monacolin K and related fermentation compounds may influence the body’s natural CoQ10 status, the inclusion of Coenzyme Q10 (10% potency) ensures a balanced and supportive formula.
60 x 500mg capsules
70% Red Yeast Rice Extract (1.6% Monakolin K)
20% Shiitake hot-water extract (full spectrum) > 40% Beta Glucans
10% CoEnzyme Q10
Product available as Capsules / Powder
Ingredients
60 x 500mg capsules
70% Monascus purpureus (1.6% Monakolin K)
20% Lentinula edodes hot-water extract (full spectrum) >40% Beta-glucans
10% CoEnzyme Q10
Capsule: Hypromellose (plant cellulose) non-organic
No additives, binders, fillers, carriers or other common industry shortcuts. Dairy, wheat, soya, & gluten-free. Suitable for vegetarian & vegans.
*The stated levels of active compounds reflect our minimum accepted specifications. Independent laboratory analysis frequently confirms higher concentrations, with full test results available for review.
Nutritional Info
Based on laboratory analysis performed by UK accredited third-party testing laboratories.
(Per 100 g)
Energy: 405kcal / 1696kJ
Fats (total): 13.2g
Saturated Fats: 3.29g
Carbohydrates: 44.59g
Sugars: 0.1g
Protein: 18.4g
Salt: 0.2g
Fibre: 17.2g
Directions & Serving suggestions
1 capsule, 1-2 times a day, or as recommended by your health professional.
Capsules may be opened and sprinkled into hot/cold drinks, smoothies, juices, soups or food if preferred.
Growing Seasons & Information
Red Yeast Rice
Produced in Jiangsu and Fujian provinces from non-GMO rice cultivated in warm, humid low-mountain regions.
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled environments using carefully maintained Monascus starter cultures.
Shiitake Extract
Hot-water extract sourced from mushrooms grown on hardwood sawdust logs in the mountains of northern Fujian and southern Zhejiang.
Two natural cultivation seasons per year: Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November).
CoQ10
Fermented via microbial biosynthesis using non-GMO substrates.
Raw Material manufacturing process
Red Yeast Rice
Non-GMO rice selection, Steaming & cooling, Inoculation with Monascus purpureus, 7–14 days controlled fermentation ,Drying, Milling, Standardisation to ≥1.6% monacolin K, Metal detection and packaging.
Shiitake Hot-Water Extract
Dried fruiting bodies, hot-water extraction, Vacuum concentration, Spray-drying into a fine fruiting powder.
Coenzyme Q10 (10%)
Fermentation, extraction, purification, blending.