Octacosanol 5000 mcg®
Non-Nutrient / Non-BotanicalBrand: NOW Sports
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 1820B V4
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: 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 Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Octacosanol(Spinach extract) | 5 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
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.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: All Other
Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: Allergies
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Our Octacosanol is derived from spinach.
Formula re: Contains
from Spinach Extract
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
Octacosanol is a naturally occurring substance found in sugar cane, wheat germ oil, spinach and other natural sources. Our Octacosanol is derived from spinach.
General Statements: All Other Content
Please Recycle.
General Statements: All Other Content
CAPSULE SIZE
General Statements: All Other Content
Made in the USA
Seals/Symbols
GMP QUALITY ASSURED
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For more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/1820
General: Product/Version Code
CODE 1820B V4
Manufacturer & Distributor
Other
Manufacturer
NOW FOODS
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA
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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 citationsA–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 citationsDietary 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 citationsDietary 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 citationsHealth 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 citationsOctacosanol 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 2013-12-24. DSLD Label ID: 28389. 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.
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