Policosanol Sugar Cane Wax 10mg 60 tabs

Policosanol is a natural substance for reducing cholesterol. The most clinically researched natural product of its kind, Policosanol is a mixture of natural substances extracted from the waxy coating of sugarcane stems and leaves.

What are bad and good cholesterols? 
In our bloodstream, cholesterol exists in two forms. One is 'bad' (LDL cholesterol), in the sense that it can lead to the formation of plaque in our arteries, especially when it becomes oxidised by free radicals. The other is 'good'(HDL cholesterol), in the sense that it does not do this but is instead transported to the liver for metabolism or excretion.

What is the effect of Policosanol on cholesterol?
About 1 third of our cholesterol comes from our diet. 2 thirds of cholesterol is produced by our own body through conversion of AcetylCoA.

Medical studies* show that Policosanol is a good natural alternative for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Features:

• Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
• Policosanol have been documented in clinical trials involving over 36,000 subjects
• Found to be free from serious side effects
• The most common side effect is weight loss (about 1.8% of subjects)
• Convenient 'once a day' dosage

Specifications:

• Available in 5mg or 10mg dose - Select strength & size from drop down list.
• Active ingredient per tablet: sugar cane wax alcohols 10mg
• Recommended dosage: Up to 10mg daily in the evening or as directed by your health professional
• Packaging: blister packing -select product size - 30 or 60 tablets per pack.
• Listed with Australian Therapeutic Goods: Aust L 98771

* Ioanna Gouni-Berthold, MD, and Heiner K. Berthold, MD, PhD, American Heart Journal, 2002, 143, pp356-365: Policosanol: Clinical pharmacology and therapeutical significance of a new lipid-lowering agent" BioMedica, Policosanol, http://www.policosanol.com/monograph.htm