Octacosanol 20 mg Maximum Strength®

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: Swanson

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOn Market
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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

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

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

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Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Octacosanol20 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Rice FlourGelatinCalcium Laurate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Women (not pregnant or lactating)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

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

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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 citations
  • Octacosanol 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 citations
  • The 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 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

    … 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 citations
  • Health 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 citations
  • Improvements 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.