Policosanol
10 mg, 60 tablets
Policosanol is a natural supplement derived from sugar cane. It is a mixture of eight higher primary aliphatic alcohols isolated and purified from sugar cane wax. Cheap versions of policosanol that contain a high amount of octacosanol have flooded the American marketplace. If one expects to derive the benefits shown in the published studies, the other alcohols that make up the pharmaceutical approved policosanol product should be present.
Policosanol promotes healthy platelet function and helps to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. Animal and human studies have also shown that policosanol is an antioxidant.56-60 When used in long-term clinical trials, policosanol was well tolerated and safe.
Policosanol Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 tablet
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving
Policosanol (enhanced octacosanol extract) 10 mg
Policosanol Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin.
Policosanol contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Policosanol contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Policosanol Dosage and Use
Take one tablet daily with the evening meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Policosanol Caution
Some of the ingredients in Policosanol have been shown to affect total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. If you are taking statin drugs and/or your cholesterol is below 160 mg/dL, check with your healthcare practitioner before taking Policosanol .