Policosanol®

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Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

90 Vcap(s)(R)

Serving Size

1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 01824 3

Product Version

CODE 1824 V4

Label Analysis

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

5Active Ingredients

5 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian.

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

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Shellfish
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Policosanol(Sugar Cane)20 mg
Artichoke Extract(Cynarin)100 mg
Milk Thistle extract(Silymarin)100 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid50 mg
Grape Seed Extract30 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Vegetable PolysaccharideMaltodextrinRice FlourMagnesium StearateSilica

Target Groups

VegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap(R) 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains soy derivative.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Please Recycle.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

20 mg - from Sugar Cane

Formula re: Contains

Plus Artichoke, Milk Thistle, Alpha Lipoic Acid & Grape Seed

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian Formula

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan Product.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no salt, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

ACTUAL SIZE

General Statements: All Other Content

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH*

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 1824 V4

General Statements: All Other Content

Double Strength

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW(R) Policosanol is a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols (LCFA) derived from sugar cane, a superior source of these natural plant waxes. Non-clinical studies have shown that the fatty alcohol constituents in Policosanol possess considerable antioxidant activity, can protect serum lipids against free radical attack, and support healthy immune function. Policosanol can support cardiovascular health through these and other mechanisms.*

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Vcaps(R) is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY GMP ASSURED

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

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

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Research & Studies

  • 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
  • … -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 safely down-regulates HMG-CoA reductase–potential as a component of the Esselstyn regimen

    MF McCarty - Medical hypotheses, 2002 - Elsevier

    … policosanol is used in place of statins, may represent a practical strategy whereby nearly everyone willing to commit to health-… is now appearing in the US as a nutritional supplement, …

    200268 citations
  • Consumption of Cuban policosanol improves blood pressure and lipid profile via enhancement of HDL functionality in healthy women subjects: Randomized, double …

    KH Cho, K Suk-Jeong, D Yadav… - Oxidative medicine …, 2018 - search.proquest.com

    … However, until now, the basic mechanism of policosanol has … the physiological functions of policosanol is its water insolubility … the policosanol content in rHDL (Supplementary Figure 2). …

    201860 citations
  • Physiological activities of policosanol extracted from sugarcane wax

    Y Jang, D Kim, E Han, J Jung - Natural Product Sciences, 2019 - synapse.koreamed.org

    … of policosanol and its known mechanism until now and discussed the additional applicable function of policosanol as a health … as a cholesterol-lowering health supplement in over 25 …

    201915 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

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2011-12-23. DSLD Label ID: 2838. 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.