Cardiovascular Health* Double Strength - 20 mg - from Sugar Cane Plus Artichoke, Milk Thistle, Alpha Lipoic Acid & Grape Seed NOW® Policosanol is a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols (LCFA) derived from sugar cane, a superior source of these natural plant waxes. Non-clinical studies have shown that the fatty alcohol constituents in Policosanol possess considerable antioxidant activity, can protect serum lipids against free radical attack and support healthy immune function. Policosanol can support cardiovascular health through these and other mechanisms.*
My ongoing problem has been low HDL (good) and marginal total cholesterol. I like life too much to take prescription statins! I take one policosanol daily along with fish oil, flax oil, and red wine (one glass daily). Since adding the policosanol to my regimine, my total cholestoral has dropped 10 points to 153, and more significant at the same time my HDL has raised 20 points to 55. That is a very significant ratio change. My card..
