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Policosanol is a cholesterol-lowering natural mix of plant alcohols made from the purified wax of sugar-cane leaves. Produced primarily in Cuba since the 1990s, Policosanol is used today in more than 25 countries.
In excess of 50 clinical trials support its effectiveness. The primary benefit is the reduction of blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”) and elevation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good cholesterol”) among healthy volunteers with a variety of pre-existing health conditions: high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes with high cholesterol, post-menopausal women with high cholesterol and patients with abnormal liver function. By reducing LDL, Policosanol also plays a role in preventing the build-up of fats that narrow and obstruct blood vessels causing coronary artery disease (CAD).
Clinical studies also suggest that Policosanol may have antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Policosanol appears to inhibit the formation of platelets, thereby preventing them from clotting and sticking to the walls of the heart’s main arteries. This is an important contribution to our understanding of heart health in light of emerging science that relates CAD to an inflammatory response in the body. Coronary specialists are increasingly intrigued by the finding that inflammation leads to the development of “soft” plaque, an aggregation of many kinds of cells, including fat, that is covered with a thin lining.
If stress causes the inflamed lining to rupture, the cellular contents enter the bloodstream while the body mounts a “clotting” response to the injury. The clotted cells, however, can stick to the artery walls, causing an obstruction.
While no significant side effects have emerged in Policosanol research, it is important to always consult a health-care practitioner before taking any natural health product to determine the risk of adverse reactions due to pre-existing health conditions or the interaction with other medications.
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