Cholesterol Power Pack™ Four Supplement Bottles of Capsules & Softgels
- Herbal and Omega Support for Heart Wellness*
- Red Yeast Rice 600 mg Per Capsule; Monacolin K Not Stated*
- Not for Use With Statins or During Pregnancy*
- Contains Fish: Not Vegan*
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Quick Answer: Cholesterol Power Pack™
The Cholesterol Power Pack™ is 4 products for adults who want herbal and omega support for heart wellness: Lecithin, Red Yeast Rice with Liver Safeguard™, Ultimate Detox™ and Ultimate Omega-3. Key caution: do not take this pack with a statin or during pregnancy. NCCIH says red yeast rice can contain monacolin K, which is structurally identical to the drug lovastatin, and our label does not state how much.
What's in the Cholesterol Power Pack™
The pack holds 4 full-size items. Details below come from the labels, except Lecithin, for which we have no label to show here.
| Product | Form and count | Serving per label | Key ingredients per label | Lasts at label serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecithin | Not stated | As directed on the bottle | Lecithin | Check the bottle count |
| Red Yeast Rice with Liver Safeguard™ | Vegan capsules, 60 | 1 Vegan Capsule daily | 1000 mg proprietary formula: red yeast rice 600 mg, milk thistle seed, dandelion root, turmeric root, reishi, ginger root, burdock root, shiitake, artichoke, yellow dock | 60 days (2 months) |
| Ultimate Detox™ | Vegan capsules, 60 | 1 capsule (label directions allow 1 to 2) | 1000 mg proprietary blend: burdock, fenugreek, rhubarb, yellow dock, ginger, juniper, cinnamon, spearmint, holy basil, grape, milk thistle, dandelion, oregano, red clover, turmeric, cascara, fennel | 60 days at 1 capsule, 30 days at 2 |
| Ultimate Omega-3 | 90 count; sold as softgels | 1 Vegetarian Capsule daily | Deep sea fish oil 400 mg; EPA 120 mg, DHA 82 mg, vitamin E 10 IU, plus ALA, LA, GLA and oleic acid | 90 days |
What is not stated. The Red Yeast Rice label does not state monacolin K. NCCIH says these levels are not usually included on product labels. Herbs in the 2 proprietary blends are not given individual amounts.
Why These 4 Items Together
The set pairs red yeast rice with fish oil, lecithin and a liver-focused herbal blend. It has not been studied as a combination.
- Red Yeast Rice is the central bottle and carries the most important caution.
- Ultimate Omega-3 supplies fish oil. The label states EPA 120 mg and DHA 82 mg.
- Lecithin is included as a fat-based nutrient.
- Ultimate Detox™ is a 17-herb blend that includes 2 stimulant laxatives, which matters when you take it for more than a short time.
6 herbs are on 2 labels. Milk thistle, dandelion, turmeric, ginger, burdock and yellow dock are in both Red Yeast Rice and Ultimate Detox. The combined amounts are not disclosed.
How to Take It: One Daily Schedule
Follow each label. The labels do not name a time of day for these bottles.
| Item | Amount (label) | Bottle lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Red Yeast Rice | 1 capsule daily | 60 days |
| Ultimate Detox™ | 1 capsule; label allows 1 to 2 | 60 days at 1; 30 days at 2 |
| Ultimate Omega-3 | 1 daily | 90 days |
| Lecithin | As directed on the bottle | Check the bottle count |
Do not take more than the labels direct.
Who Should Not Use It, and Interactions
Red yeast rice and statin drugs. NCCIH states that monacolin K is structurally identical to lovastatin and that products with significant amounts “can have the same potential side effects as statin drugs, including muscle, kidney, and liver damage,” plus the same types of drug interactions. FDA says red yeast rice with more than trace amounts of monacolin K is an unapproved new drug. The monacolin K level in this product is not stated on its label.
Do not combine this pack with a statin or other cholesterol medicine unless your doctor agrees. Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine because of this or any supplement.
| If you... | Why it matters | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Are pregnant or breastfeeding | NCCIH says red yeast rice products are not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. Cascara is contraindicated, and NCCIH says fenugreek above food amounts is not safe in pregnancy. | Do not use. |
| Have muscle pain, weakness, or kidney or liver disease | NCCIH lists muscle, kidney and liver damage among the potential side effects. Some red yeast rice products contain citrinin, a toxic contaminant that can damage the kidneys. | Do not use without your doctor. Stop and call your doctor if symptoms appear. |
| Are allergic to fish | Ultimate Omega-3 contains deep sea fish oil. Fish is 1 of the 9 major US food allergens, according to FDA. | Do not use Ultimate Omega-3. |
| Follow a vegan or vegetarian diet | Ultimate Omega-3 contains fish oil and is not vegan. | Do not use Ultimate Omega-3. |
| Plan to take the laxative herbs for more than a week | Cascara and rhubarb are stimulant laxatives. FDA removed cascara sagrada from OTC laxative status in 2002. MedlinePlus says not to take senna, another stimulant laxative, for more than 1 week without talking to your doctor, and that frequent use may cause dependence on laxatives. The amounts here are not disclosed. | Ask a practitioner before continuing past 1 week. Stop and seek advice if you have rectal bleeding. |
| Have abdominal pain, a bowel obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease | Bowel obstruction and inflammatory bowel disease are contraindications for cascara sagrada. MedlinePlus says to tell your doctor about stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel movements lasting more than 2 weeks before using senna. | Do not use. |
| Take a diuretic, a corticosteroid or digoxin | Stimulant laxatives increase potassium loss, and these medicines compound it. | Do not start without your prescriber's agreement. |
| Have kidney disease | Juniper, in Ultimate Detox, is traditionally avoided in kidney disease. | Ask your doctor before use. |
| Take a blood thinner | Turmeric interacts with anticoagulants, and NCCIH says dandelion might interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. | Ask your prescriber first. |
| Take diabetes medicine | NCCIH says large doses of fenugreek may cause a harmful drop in blood sugar. | Ask your prescriber first. |
Sources: NCCIH (Red Yeast Rice, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Dandelion), FDA (red yeast rice, food allergens, OTC laxatives), MedlinePlus (Senna). Not every herb in these blends has a federal safety page, so this list is not exhaustive.
What to Expect and When to Reassess
This pack does not test, diagnose or treat high cholesterol, and it does not replace your lipid checks or prescribed care.
- Reassess with a practitioner when the shortest bottle ends, which is day 30 if you take 2 Ultimate Detox capsules a day.
- Ask a practitioner before continuing Ultimate Detox past 1 week.
- If you have your lipids tested, tell the clinician you take red yeast rice.
How It Differs From the Heart Power Pack
The Heart Power Pack™ pairs CoQ10, Heart Support and Hawthorn Berry. It has no red yeast rice, lecithin, fish oil or Ultimate Detox.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the Cholesterol Power Pack? +
4 items: Lecithin, Red Yeast Rice with Liver Safeguard™, Ultimate Detox™ and Ultimate Omega-3.
Can I take it with a statin? +
Not unless your doctor agrees. NCCIH says monacolin K in red yeast rice is structurally identical to lovastatin, and products with significant amounts can cause the same side effects and interactions as statins.
How much monacolin K is in it? +
The label does not state it. The capsule lists 600 mg of red yeast rice, but that figure does not tell you the monacolin K level. NCCIH says these levels are not usually on labels.
Can I use it while pregnant? +
No. NCCIH says red yeast rice products are not recommended during pregnancy or lactation, and Ultimate Detox contains cascara, which is contraindicated.
How long does one pack last? +
Red Yeast Rice lasts 60 days and Ultimate Omega-3 lasts 90 days at the label servings. Ultimate Detox lasts 60 days at 1 capsule or 30 days at 2.
How much EPA and DHA is in the fish oil? +
The label lists EPA 120 mg and DHA 82 mg per serving, 202 mg combined, from 400 mg of deep sea fish oil.
Is this pack vegan? +
No. Ultimate Omega-3 contains deep sea fish oil, and fish is a major allergen.
Is there overlap between the bottles? +
Yes. 6 herbs appear in both Red Yeast Rice and Ultimate Detox: milk thistle, dandelion, turmeric, ginger, burdock and yellow dock. Combined amounts are not disclosed.
