Octacosanol 20 mg Maximum Strength®
Non-Nutrient / Non-BotanicalBrand: Swanson
Net Contents
30 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
30
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
0 87614 02388 5
Product Version
SWU388 Rev 0 05 04 20
Label Analysis
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Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Octacosanol | 20 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with food and water.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Children
Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are taking medication or have a
Precautions re: All Other
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formulation re: Other
Cardiovascular health Maximum strength
Formula re: Contains
Octacosanol 20 mg per capsule
FDA Statements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has 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
Dietary Supplement
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Swanson Health Products
Fargo, ND, 58104, USA
1-800-437-4148
Market Reference
Swanson Octacosanol Maximum-Strength 20 mg 30 Capsules
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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
… (20 mg each) of 100% refined octacosanol powder from sugar cane (Swanson, Fargo, ND) were consumed daily … of octacosanol to elicit an increase in serum HDL, a healthy cholesterol …
201935 citationsOctacosanol in human health
JC Taylor, L Rapport, GB Lockwood - Nutrition, 2003 - Elsevier
… The aim of the study was to test the effect of octacosanol on lipid metabolism.1 In the first … 20 d; one group on each diet was also given octacosanol supplements. The results showed that …
2003224 citationsThe effects of policosanol supplementation on creatinine: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
MR Amini, SS Majd, M Salavatizadeh, F Djafari… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2025 - Springer
… sugar cane, consists of alcohols such as octacosanol, hexacosanol, and triacontanol, which … study with healthy and middle-aged Japanese participants, daily administration of 20 mg of …
20252 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
… a visual stimulus.20 Another study found that octacosanol supplementation reduced body fat in … In summary, research into the effects of octacosanol and policosanol supplementation on …
201123 citationsHealth benefits of octacosanol and other long-chain aliphatic fatty alcohols from plants
Y Kabir - Herbal medicine in India: Indigenous knowledge …, 2019 - Springer
… supplements containing octacosanol have become increasingly popular for health … , or placebo) for 24 weeks, wherein policosanol 20 mg group significantly reduced the aortic systolic …
201917 citationsImprovements in physical fitness associated with a course of US Navy underwater trainees, with and without dietary supplements
TK Cureton - Research Quarterly. American Association for Health …, 1963 - Taylor & Francis
… or WGO in four muscular endurance events (except chinning) and also in strength/weight … endurance and strength from the wheat germ oil and/or Octacosanol supplementation but …
196324 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2024-03-22. DSLD Label ID: 308667. 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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