Policosanol is a natural supplement derived from sugar cane. It is a mixtureof eight higher primary aliphatic alcohols isolated and purified from sugarcane wax. Cheap versions of policisanol that contain a high amount of octacosanolhave flooded the American marketplace. If one expects to derive the benefitsshown in the published studies, the other alcohols that make up the pharmaceutical-approvedpolicosanol product should be present.
Policosanol promotes healthy platelet function and helps to maintain cholesterollevels that are already within the normal range.35-46* Animal and humanstudies have also shown that policosanol is an antioxidant.47-51 When usedin long-term clinical trials, policosanol was well tolerated and safe.47,52-54
Serving Size 1 tablet
Servings Per Container 60
Policosanol
10 mg
(enhanced octacosanol extract)
Other ingredients:cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, citric acid, sodiumstarch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearicacid, silica, riboflavin.
As a dietary supplement, take one tablet per day with meals inthe evening.
The optimal range of total serum cholesterol is between 180 and 200mg/dL. Cholesterol levels below 180 cause an increased risk ofmortality and levels below 150 may be very dangerous.55-57 It maybe particularly risky for people over age 70 to have cholesterollevels below 150-180. DO NOT TAKE policosanol if serum cholesterollevels drop below 150-180 mg/dL. Anyone supplementing with policosanolshould check their total cholesterol, LDL and HDL levels withineight weeks to ensure their lipid levels are staying within normallimits. If you are currently taking cholesterol-lowering drugs,you should seek the care of your physician or a qualified physicianbefore starting policosanol. Pregnant or nursing women should nottake this product without consulting with a healthcare professional.When using nutritional supplements, please inform your healthcareprofessional if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition.*
