Cholest-Go (Polocosanol), Lowers Cholesterol better than prescription drugs. A sugar cane extract that also protects arteries and lowers Total and LDL Cholesterol without side effects. Elevates beneficial HDL. Will not negatively impact on libido. For difficult Cholesterol, incorporate the following supplements in conjunction with CHOLEST-AWAY: BETA-SITASTEROL, NIACIN/FLUSH-FREE NIACIN, TAURINE, CARNITINE, PROGESTERONE CREAM, DMG, HMB and SOY PROTEIN.
Description
Policosanol is a group of related Lipid Alcohols (i.e. long-chain fatty Alcohols) including Octacosanol and other related compounds.
Health Benefits of Policosanol
Cardiovascular System
Policosanol may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. Policosanol may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. Policosanol may lower elevated diastolic Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients. Policosanol (20 mg per day) may alleviate the symptoms of Intermittent Claudication.
Metabolism
Policosanol may lower elevated total serum Cholesterol levels (by inhibiting the synthesis of endogenous Cholesterol):
* Policosanol may increase HDL Cholesterol levels (by up to 10%). * Policosanol may inhi bit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol and may lower elevated LDL Cholesterol levels (by up to 20%).
Policosanol may Enhance the Effects of these Substances
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Policosanol may enhance the ability of Aspirin to inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting. Policosanol may Counteract these Potentially Toxic Substances
Enzymes
Policosanol may down-regulate HMG-CoA Reductase. Dosage Recommendations
The usual therapeutic dosage of Policosanol is 5 to 10 mg per day. Some people require 20 mg per day to successfully lower elevated Cholesterol levels.