Extra Strength Policosanol®

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Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

90 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 01825 0

Product Version

CODE 1825 V2

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

4Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Policosanol(Sugar Cane)40 mg
Pine Phytosterol powder200 mg
Hawthorn Berry150 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

HypromelloseStearic AcidSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially antiplatelet, anticoagulant drugs, aspirin, or NSAIDs), or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that process other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Policosanol is a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols (LCFAs) derived from sugar cane. LCFAs are naturally occurring plant waxes. Studies indicate that these plant waxes may help to support cholesterol levels already within the normal range. This formula also includes plant sterols (from pine) and hawthorn berry for additional support.

Formulation re: Other

Caution: For adults only.

Formulation re: Other

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Formula re: Contains

Extra strength Policosanol 40 mg - from sugar cane Plus pine plant sterols & hawthorn

Formulation re: Other

Cholesterol support Supports healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Formula re: Contains

This extra strength product has four times the policosanol (40 mg per capsule) than our regular strength product (10 mg per capsule).

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

GMP Quality Assured

General Statements: All Other Content

General health Family owned since 1968.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • What is the influence of policosanol supplementation on liver enzymes? A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    A Gholamrezayi, MR Amini, N Rasaei… - … therapies in medicine, 2024 - Elsevier

    … Policosanol is a mixture of long chain alcohols refined from … of policosanol on liver enzymes remained controversial. The current meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of policosanol …

    20246 citations
  • Policosanol supplementation significantly improves blood pressure among adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    M Askarpour, E Ghaedi, N Roshanravan, A Hadi… - … therapies in medicine, 2019 - Elsevier

    … the efficacy of policosanol supplementation for lowering high … the effects of policosanol supplementation on systolic (SBP) … decrease significantly after policosanol supplementation with …

    201939 citations
  • Octacosanol in human health

    JC Taylor, L Rapport, GB Lockwood - Nutrition, 2003 - Elsevier

    … benefits octacosanol must be ingested as a supplement. Most studies have used … Policosanol and pravastatin were given at a dose of 10 mg for 8 wk. This study showed that policosanol …

    2003224 citations
  • … -term consumption of cuban policosanol lowers central and brachial blood pressure and improves lipid profile with enhancement of lipoprotein properties in healthy …

    SJ Kim, D Yadav, HJ Park, JR Kim, KH Cho - Frontiers in physiology, 2018 - frontiersin.org

    … of policosanol supplementation on blood pressure (BP) and the lipid profile in healthy Korean … However, until now, there has been no in vivo or human study on the HDL-C/TC ratio and …

    201841 citations
  • Policosanol: a new treatment for cardiovascular disease?(Policosanol)

    M Janikula - Alternative Medicine Review, 2002 - go.gale.com

    … Policosanol was initially studied in healthy volunteers and showed promising results. Thirty-eight … Policosanol appears to be a safe and effective supplement that can be used to lower …

    2002111 citations
  • Policosanols: Chemistry, occurrence, and health effects

    M Weerawatanakorn, K Meerod… - Current Pharmacology …, 2019 - Springer

    … controversial [3, 17], PC is considered as a health-enhancing compound with increased research interest and used as a dietary supplement in around 40 countries [3]. Research on PC …

    201927 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2021-02-25. DSLD Label ID: 244622. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.