The best of the ancient and modern come together to protect your health with Swanson Red Yeast Rice & CoQ10 with silymarin and alpha lipoic acid. Red yeast rice has been used in Asia for centuries as a traditional food additive, offering its rich red colors to foods and wines. It has also been used traditionally in Chinese herbology. Today, it is a popular favorite in health food stores around the world. CoQ10 has also emerged as one of the most popular supplemental nutrients in the nation today, thanks to its critical role in cellular energy production. Silymarin, an extract of milk thistle seeds, is an excellent liver tonic and antioxidant defender. The activity of silymarin is augmented even further by alpha lipoic acid, the "universal antioxidant" that supports the function of other antioxidants for enhanced performance. Working together, these nutrients provide a broad-spectrum approach for maintaining optimal health and vitality.