Policosanol
Description
Policosanol is a group of related Lipid Alcohols (i.e. long-chain fatty Alcohols) including Octacosanol and other related compounds.
Health Benefits of Policosanol
Cardiovascular System
Policosanol may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Policosanol may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [2]
Policosanol may lower elevated diastolic Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [3]
Policosanol (20 mg per day) may alleviate the symptoms of Intermittent Claudication. [4]
Metabolism
Policosanol may lower elevated total serum Cholesterol levels (by inhibiting the synthesis of endogenous Cholesterol): [5]
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