Can You Take Red Yeast Rice and CoQ10 Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Red yeast rice contains monacolin K (natural lovastatin), which depletes CoQ10. Supplementing CoQ10 is recommended.

How to arrange timing

This is a beneficial combination. Take CoQ10 when using red yeast rice.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.