Source Naturals Policosanol

Overview

Source Naturals Policosanol is a dietary supplement made from compounds isolated from natural plant waxes, with sugar cane listed as the source. It belongs to Source Naturals’ Cholesterol Rescue™ family and contains a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols, including octacosanol, hexacosanol, and triacontanol.

The formula is presented as a supplement for cardiovascular support. According to the product description, research in animals and laboratory settings has shown that these compounds may help support the cardiovascular system, along with normal lipid peroxidation defenses and macrophage activity.

This product is supplied in tablet form and is designed for evening use. The suggested regimen begins with a higher intake for the first three months, followed by a lower daily amount thereafter.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contains policosanol derived from sugar cane.
• Provides a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols, including octacosanol, hexacosanol, and triacontanol.
• Formulated to support cardiovascular health.
• Associated in animal and in-vitro research with support for normal lipid peroxidation activity.
• Also associated in research with support for macrophage activity.
• Supplied as tablets for oral use.
• Designed to be taken in the evening.
• Part of Source Naturals’ Cholesterol Rescue™ line.

Specifications

• Brand: Source Naturals
• Product name: Policosanol
• Supplement type: Dietary supplement
• Primary ingredient: Policosanol
• Source: Sugar cane
• Dosage form: Tablets
• Formula type: Blend of compounds isolated from natural plant waxes
• Intended use: Cardiovascular support
• Family: Cholesterol Rescue™

Suggested Use

Take 2 tablets in the evening for the first three months. After that, take 1 to 2 tablets daily. Source Naturals also notes that at least 15 mg of coQ10 should be taken per tablet of policosanol, and that some research suggests coQ10 levels may be lowered by compounds that act through the same metabolic pathways as policosanol.

Other Ingredients

Dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and silica.

Warnings

• Consult a health care professional before use if you take anti-platelet medication, including daily aspirin.
• Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Do not use if the tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

This policosanol supplement provides sugar cane-derived plant wax compounds in tablet form for cardiovascular support, with an evening dosing plan and a formulation tied to the Cholesterol Rescue™ family.