Now Foods Policosanol 20 mg 90 Capsules

Now Foods' Polycosanol dietary supplement is a unique blend of ingredients designed to support the human body, particularly in maintaining normal cholesterol and lipid levels. This formula contains sugarcane polycosanols, grape seed extracts, milk thistle, artichoke, and alpha lipoic acid. It is available in vegan capsule form.

Polycosanol is a mixture of long-chain primary alcohols that has been shown to lower serum cholesterol levels in animals and humans. The hypocholesterolemic effect is due to a reduction in cholesterol synthesis by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase activity.

Artichoke contributes to the maintenance of normal cholesterol [ID 4555] and lipid levels. Furthermore, it supports liver detoxification, thus contributing to maintaining liver health. Furthermore, it influences the maintenance of intestinal comfort [ID 4303].

Due to its antioxidant properties, thistle has a protective effect on DNA, proteins, and lipids [ID 3822]. Furthermore, it contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels [ID 3583]. Thistle extract also supports cardiac function and has a positive effect on liver function [ID 4481].

In summary, Now Foods Polycosanol is a unique dietary supplement containing sugarcane polycosanols, alpha lipoic acid, and valuable extracts of artichoke, milk thistle, and grape seed. This blend supports liver health (e.g., thistle) and helps lower cholesterol (polycosanols). The advantage of Now Foods' formula is its vegan capsule form.

1 Singh DK, Li L, Porter TD. Policosanol inhibits cholesterol synthesis in hepatoma cells by activating AMP kinase. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2006 Sep;318(3):1020-6. doi: 10.1124/jpet.106.107144. epub 2006 May 19. PMID: 16714400.