Longlife Octacosanol Dietary supplement Octacosanol supplement Extract from Rice Bran Oil. FUNCTION CARDIOVASCULAR WELLBEING USEFUL IN CASE OF High cholesterol - Physical activity Octacosanol belongs to the group of policosanols , substances obtained by extraction from rice bran oil. Studies on polycosanols have shown their ability to reduce excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood . Furthermore, among the policosanols , octacosanol shows the ability to increase resistance to fatigue , thanks to a greater use of oxygen; moreover it favors an improvement of muscular trophism. Active principles Policosanoli: generic term used to describe a mixture of aliphatic alcohols that make up plant waxes, the main components of which are octacosanol, triacontanol and esacosanol, associated with other alcohols available in minor concentrations (eicosanol, tetracosanol, nonacosanol, dyriacontanol, tetriacontanol and heptacosanol) . These compounds are attributed the ability to control cholesterol levels. Benefits Metabolism of lipids Curiosity Numerous evidences show the benefits of these compounds in humans, particularly in controlling cholesterol levels, and the ability to increase vigor and physical endurance. The scientific literature indicates that the intake of policosanol, at dosages between 5 and 20 mg per day for at least 10-12 weeks, can reduce LDL cholesterol, with beneficial effects on HDL. Size: 60 Capsules