Policosanol
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. If one expects to derive the benefits shown in the published studies, the other alcohols that make up policosanol product should be present.
Policosanol promotes healthy platelet function and helps to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range (95-108). Animal and human studies have also shown that policosanol is an antioxidant (109-113). When used in long-term clinical trials, policosanol was well tolerated and safe (99,109,114,115).
References
95. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1998;58:61-64.
96. Pharmacol Res. 1997;36:293-297.
97. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1996; 16:67-72.
98. Pharmacol Res. 1996;34:181-85.
99. Drugs Res Devel. 2002;3:159-72.
100. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2001;21:31-41.
101. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2000; 14:187-95.
102. Int J Tissue React. 1999;21:85-92.
103. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1999;19:105-16.
104. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1999;65:439-47.
105. Diabetes Care. 1995;18:393-97.
106. Curr Ther Res. 1992;52:507-13.
107. J Med Food. 2006 Fall;9(3):378-85.
108. Drugs R D. 2005;6(4):207-19).
109. Nutr Rev. 2003 Nov;61(11):376-83.
110. J Med Food. 2001;4:71-77.
111. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2000;50:255-62.
112. Physiol Behav. 1999;67:1-7.
113. Arch Med Res. 1997;28:355-60.
114. Curr Ther Res. 1999;60: 458-67.
115. Int J Clin Pharm Res. 1994; 14:27-33.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 tablet
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving
Policosanol (enhanced octacosanol extract from sugar cane wax) 10 mg
Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin.
May contain trace amounts of corn.
Dosage and Use
Take one to two tablets daily with the evening meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Some of the ingredients in this product 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 this product.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Policosanol promotes healthy platelet function and helps to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range (95-108). Animal and human studies have also shown that policosanol is an antioxidant (109-113). When used in long-term clinical trials, policosanol was well tolerated and safe (99,109,114,115).
References
95. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1998;58:61-64.
96. Pharmacol Res. 1997;36:293-297.
97. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1996; 16:67-72.
98. Pharmacol Res. 1996;34:181-85.
99. Drugs Res Devel. 2002;3:159-72.
100. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2001;21:31-41.
101. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2000; 14:187-95.
102. Int J Tissue React. 1999;21:85-92.
103. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1999;19:105-16.
104. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1999;65:439-47.
105. Diabetes Care. 1995;18:393-97.
106. Curr Ther Res. 1992;52:507-13.
107. J Med Food. 2006 Fall;9(3):378-85.
108. Drugs R D. 2005;6(4):207-19).
109. Nutr Rev. 2003 Nov;61(11):376-83.
110. J Med Food. 2001;4:71-77.
111. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2000;50:255-62.
112. Physiol Behav. 1999;67:1-7.
113. Arch Med Res. 1997;28:355-60.
114. Curr Ther Res. 1999;60: 458-67.
115. Int J Clin Pharm Res. 1994; 14:27-33.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 tablet
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving
Policosanol (enhanced octacosanol extract from sugar cane wax) 10 mg
Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin.
May contain trace amounts of corn.
Dosage and Use
Take one to two tablets daily with the evening meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution
Some of the ingredients in this product 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 this product.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
