Extra Strength Policosanol By NOW Overview & Drug Interactions
Check For Interactions With Extra Strength Policosanol
Supplement: Extra Strength Policosanol by NOW
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This product contains
Below is a list of the 'active' ingredients listed on the supplement label for this product.
For a list of 'other ingredients', such as fillers, please see the 'Label Information' section on this page.
Policosanol
Policosanol is a supplement made from the wax of sugar cane or other sources (e.g., beeswax, rice, or wheat germ oil). It is a mixture of 24-34 carbon alcohols comprised primarily of octacosanol (28-C) but also includes tetracosanol (24-C), hexacosanol (26-C), heptacosanol (27-C), triacontanol (30-C), nonacosanol (29-C), triacosanol (30-C), dotriacontanol (32-C), docosanol, (22-C), and tetratriacontanol. It is sometimes marketed as a natural alternative to statin drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol.
See More Information Regarding Policosanol| Ingredient Group | Policosanol |
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| Category | non-nutrient/non-botanical |
- Sugar Cane
Pine Phytosterol powder
| Ingredient Group | Phytosterol (mixed) |
|---|---|
| Category | fat |
Hawthorn Berry
Hawthorn is a shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a member of the rose family and is known for its thorny branches and small, white or pink flowers, which bloom in the spring. The fruit, called a haw, is a small red berry that is edible and often used in traditional medicine. Hawthorn has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including gastrointestinal discomfort, heart disease, high blood pressure, and chest pain. For its purported blood pressure-lowering abilities, it is thought to work by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart. Hawthorn dietary supplements are typically standardized extracts of the berry, leaf and flower of the plant.
See More Information Regarding Hawthorn| Ingredient Group | Hawthorn |
|---|---|
| Category | botanical |
Drugs that interact with Extra Strength Policosanol by NOW
Below is a list of drug interactions for each ingredient in this supplement product. Please note that a supplement product may contain more than one ingredient that has interactions.
Label Information
Supplement Facts:
| Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): | Adults and children 4 or more years of age |
|---|---|
| Minimum serving Sizes: |
1 Veg Capsule(s)
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| Maximum serving Sizes: |
1 Veg Capsule(s)
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| UPC/BARCODE | 733739018250 |
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policosanol |
40 mg
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Policosanol |
--
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| Pine Phytosterol powder |
200 mg
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Phytosterol (mixed) |
--
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| Hawthorn Berry |
150 mg
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Hawthorn |
--
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| Other Ingredients: |
Hypromellose
Forms
Stearic Acid
Silicon Dioxide
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Label Statments:
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
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| Formula |
- Policosanol is a blend of long-chain fatty alcohols (LCFAs) derived from sugar cane. LCFAs are naturally occurring plant waxes. Studies indicate that these plant waxes may help to support cholesterol levels already within the normal range. This formula also includes plant sterols (from pine) and hawthorn berry for additional support.
- Extra strength Policosanol 40 mg - from sugar cane
Plus pine plant sterols & hawthorn
- This extra strength product has four times the policosanol (40 mg per capsule) than our regular strength product (10 mg per capsule).
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| FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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| Formulation |
- Caution: For adults only.
- Natural color variation may occur in this product.
- Cholesterol support
Supports healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range
- Non-GMO
- Vegetarian/vegan
- Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
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| Precautions |
- Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially antiplatelet, anticoagulant drugs, aspirin, or NSAIDs), or have a medical condition.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that process other ingredients containing these allergens.
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| Storage |
- Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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| Seals/Symbols |
- GMP Quality Assured
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| FDA Statement of Identity |
- A Dietary Supplement
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| General Statements |
- General health
Family owned since 1968.
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Brand Information
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| Manufactured & Quality Tested by | |
|---|---|
| Name | NOW Foods |
| Street Address | 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd. |
| City | Bloomingdale |
| State | IL |
| Country | USA |
| ZipCode | 60108 |
| Web Address | www.nowfoods.com |
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