Policosanol
10 mg, 60 tablets
Item Catalog Number: 00561 |
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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 |
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| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 tablet |
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Servings Per Container 60 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Policosanol (enhanced octacosanol extract) |
10 mg |
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Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin. |
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This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives. | |
| Dosage and Use |
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Take one to two tablets daily with the evening meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. | |
| Caution |
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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. |
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| Related Keywords |
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Cholesterol, Triglycerides | |
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