Policosanol 20mg – 90 Veg Caps

R557.00

Natural extract from rice bran.

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  • CARDIOVASCULAR PROTECTION
  • CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION
  • BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION
  • POST MENOPAUSAL HEALTH

 

Potential applications: Elevated serum lipids (cholesterol / triglycerides), hypertension, angina, intermittent claudication, reduces LDL oxidation, atherosclerosis, reduced ischaemia (decreased blood supply), general cardiovascular protection, elevated liver enzymes (10mg policosanol shown to reduce gammaglutamyl transferase (GGT) and Alanine transaminase (ALT).

Known contraindications: None known

Interactions: Results provide support that policosanol therapy added to hypercholesterolemic elderly individuals taking beta-blockers could provide additional benefits in lowering blood pressure

Those undergoing treatment for cardiovascular disease should discuss any adjunct treatment with their health professional.

No other interactions known.

Side Effects: Studies have shown Policosanol to be very safe and well tolerated.

Useful links: Cardiovascular support – organic flax seed oil, hawthorn berry, l-carnitine, potassium and magnesium, pycnogenol

Note: Concerns regarding the side effects of statin medication such as polyneuropathy increase the need for suitable alternative approaches.

Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

One vegan capsule provides:

 

Ingredient Weight %EC NRV
Policosanol (60% octacosanol) 20mg
in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry
Policosanol is derived from rice bran.
As a food supplement take one to three capsules daily with food. Do not exceed stated dose unless recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Store in a cool dry place, out of the sight and reach of children. Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation unless recommended by a healthcare practitioner. This is a food supplement, not to be used as a substitute for a varied diet and lifestyle.
You can not claim for supplements that do not have nappi codes as these are not on the medical aids list of products.

DISCLAIMER: Product information correct at the time of publication. Viridian regularly updates product formulations in order to improve product efficacy, which can result in 2 or more concurrent formulation variations in our current stock.

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