| Customization: | Available |
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| Certification: | ISO, HACCP, Halal, Kosher |
| Assay Method: | HPLC |
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| Octacosanol | |
| Latin Name | Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. |
| Product Specification | 95~99% Policosanol (by GC) 50~60% Octacosanol (by GC) |
| Product Introduction | Policosanol (also Montanylalcohol, Policosanol, Koranylalcohol)is a a mixture of a few fatty alcohols derived from the waxes of such plants as rice bran and sugar cane, as well as beeswax. It contains about 60% octacosanol, followed by triacontanol. There is a much lower concentration of several other fatty alcohols: behenyl alcohol, lignoceryl alcohol, ceryl alcohol, 1-heptacosanol, 1-nonacosanol, 1-dotriacontanol, and geddyl alcohol. It is used as a nutritional supplement intended to lower LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and increase HDL cholesterol ("good" or "healthy" cholesterol) and to help prevent atherosclerosis, though some studies have raised questions about the effectiveness of policosanol |
| Physiological Functions | 1. To improve dexterity of body 2. To enhance endurance and energy 3. Improved muscle endurance 4. Raising of basal metabolism 5. Improvement of myocardial function |
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