Policosanol is a dietary supplement. Policosanol is used as to lower (bad) LDL cholesterol and increase (good) HDL cholesterol and to help prevent atherosclerosis. There are a few supplements that may help support healthy cholesterol levels including niacin, garlic, guggul, and psyllium. Policosanol is a mixture of related compounds derived from the waxy portion of sugar cane. In a randomized, double-blind study done at the National Center for Scientific Research, in Havana, Cuba, investigators evaluated the cholesterol-lowering efficacy of daily intake of 20 mg of policosanol. After 24 weeks, policosanol lowered LDL-cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by 27 percent and total cholesterol by 15 percent while HDL-cholesterol (the good cholesterol) increased by 17 percent. Policosanol also lowered triglyceride levels by 12 percent. No significant changes occurred in any lipid profile parameters in the placebo group. No unexpected adverse effects were observed.
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