Policosanol is a well-tolerated mixture of long-chain aliphatic alcohols derived from sugar cane wax.
It promotes:
- healthy lipid metabolism,
- triglyceride support,
- platelet function, and
- antioxidant protection for cardiovascular health.*
Policosanol Uses
Lipid And Cardiovascular Support:
The promising results of randomized, double blind placebo-controlled trials, including comparative studies, suggest that policosanol supports cardiovascular health.
Though the mechanism for cardiovascular support of this substance remains unclear, policosanol may act in part by providing antioxidant protection, promoting healthy platelet function, and supporting healthy lipid metabolism.
Over a decade of short-term and long-term clinical research involving thousands of subjects reveals the safety and tolerability of policosanol. At the highest dosage recommended by Pure Encapsulations, policosanol may support healthy triglyceride metabolism in some individuals.
What Is The Source?
Policosanol is derived from sugar cane wax.Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 10-40 mg per day, in divided doses, with meals.
Are There any Side Effects Or Precautions?
At this time, there are no known side effects or precautions. If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
Policosinol supports healthy platelet function and may act synergistically with blood-thinning drugs.
How to Help Lower your Cholesterol Naturally
•Diet: Try to eliminate high-cholesterol foods from your diet. These are generally foods containing oils and fats.
•Exercise: Cardio has been shown to lower cholesterol. If you do not currently have an exercise plan, try to get at least 3 sessions of 30 minutes of exercise (brisk walking, swimming, etc) each week.
•Special Foods: Some foods, such as nuts and oatmeal, are actually found to lower cholesterol.
•Weight loss: This generally goes along with eating better and exercising, but weight loss also contributes to lowering cholesterol.
| Supplement Facts
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| Serving Size 1 Vegetable Capsule, Servings Per Container 120
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| Policosanol (from sugar cane wax) providing typically: |
10mg |
| 1 - octacosanol |
6-8mg |
| 1 - triacontanol |
0-2mg |
| 1 - hexacosanol |
0.2-3mg |
| 1 - tetracosanol |
0-1mg |
| 1 - nonacosanol |
0-1mg |
| 1 - dotriacontanol |
0.01-1mg |
| 1 - tetratriacontanol |
0.01-1mg |
| 1 - heptacosanol |
0-0.06mg |
Suggested Use:
1-4 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.