Policonsanol 10 mg., 60 tablets
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Policonsanol 10 mg., 60 tablets |
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LE561 $16.80 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 Policosanol also inhibits the formation of clots, and may work synergistically with aspirin in this respect. In a comparison of aspirin and policosanol, aspirin was better at reducing one type of platelet aggregation (clumping together of blood cells). But policosanol was better at inhibiting another type. Together, policosanol and aspirin worked better than either alone.10,11 People with elevated LDL-cholesterol (over 100) or low HDL-cholesterol (under 50) should seek to protect themselves from the potentially fatal effects of cardiovascular disease. Some people can achieve optimal cholesterol levels via dietary modification, while others require intervention with dietary supplements like policosanol or prescription drugs. Some people will not achieve adequate results with policosanol or FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering drugs. That is why it is so important to have your blood tested when using policosanol (or FDA-approved drugs). Some people will only require 5 mg to 10 mg a day of policosanol, while others may need 20 mg/day. The same dosage variation may be true of cholesterol-lowering drugs. A standard blood chemistry profile measures total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and numerous other parameters such as liver and kidney function. By taking this blood test two months after beginning policosanol, you can adjust the dose to meet your individual need. This standard blood chemistry test can be done at your doctor's office
Dosage and use: As a dietary supplement, take one tablet a day with meals in the evening or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Printed with permission of Life Extension. www.lef.org. 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. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this product without consulting with a healthcare professional. When using nutritional supplements, please inform your healthcare professional if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition. Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Policosanol is a dietary supplement and not a drug approved by the FDA. References by Life Extension | ||||||||||||||||||
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