Octacosanol 5000 mcg®

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: NOW Sports

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

100 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 01820 5

Product Version

CODE 1820 V3

Label Analysis

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

2Active Ingredients

2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Shellfish
  • Soy

Free From

  • Wheat
  • 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 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Octacosanol(Spinach concentrate)5 mg
Typical Profile of naturally occurring nutrients
Hexacosanol6.6 mg
Tetracosanol0.9 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

CelluloseGelatinSilicaMagnesium Stearate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with food. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW(R) ENERGY, B-12 and L-Carnitine.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Wheat Free & Gluten Free

Formula re: Contains

Our Octacosanol is derived from spinach and is a wheat-free product.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 1820 V3

General Statements: All Other Content

High Potency

General Statements: All Other Content

Octacosanol is a naturally occurring substance found in sugar cane, wheat germ oil, spinach and other natural sources.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

General Statements: All Other Content

Made in the U.S.A.

General Statements: All Other Content

ACTUAL SIZE

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

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

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Research & Studies

  • Improvement of lipids and reduction of oxidative stress with octacosanol after taekwondo training

    SH Lee, SD Scott, EJ Pekas… - … Journal of Sports …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com

    … In addition, several studies, along with our own, have shown the ability of octacosanol to elicit an increase in serum HDL, a healthy cholesterol that increases the metabolism of LDL. …

    201935 citations
  • A–Z of nutritional supplements: dietary supplements, sports nutrition foods and ergogenic aids for health and performance—Part 27

    AM Jones, S Haramizu, M Ranchordas… - British journal of sports …, 2011 - bjsm.bmj.com

    … now … sporting backgrounds in the placebo and supplement groups. As a result, these findings should be interpreted with caution.26 In summary, research into the effects of octacosanol …

    201123 citations
  • Dietary supplements as ergogenic aids

    LR Bucci - Nutrition in Exercise and Sport, Third Edition, 2022 - taylorfrancis.com

    … to both performance and health.16 The American College of … exists that octacosanol may be ergogenic for skill sports. … section mean that weightlifters now have a viable alternative to …

    202224 citations
  • Dietary supplementation of octacosanol improves exercise-induced fatigue and its molecular mechanism

    Y Zhou, F Cao, Q Wu, Y Luo, T Guo, S Han… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2021 - ACS Publications

    … and food constituents used as healthcare products for the relieve of … Additionally, medical practitioners often advise one to get … was applied with the athletics stimulus. The instrument …

    202147 citations
  • Health benefits of octacosanol and other long-chain aliphatic fatty alcohols from plants

    Y Kabir - Herbal medicine in India: Indigenous knowledge …, 2019 - Springer

    … , several commercial nutraceutical supplements containing octacosanol have become increasingly popular for health management. This chapter will discuss the role of octacosanol and …

    201917 citations
  • Octacosanol in human health

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

    … diet, to gain health benefits octacosanol must be ingested as a supplement. Most studies have … cane wax (Saccharum officinarum L.), of which octacosanol is the main component. 1, 2 …

    2003224 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-11-21. DSLD Label ID: 15175. 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.