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Policosanol
Policosanol consists of a mixture of fatty alcohols derived from waxes of sugar cane, yams, and beeswax. It is sold as a nutritional supplement, marketed for lowering cholesterol.
Policosanol
Policosanol is a supplement thought to work like the popular "statin" drugs. But how reliable is the evidence? Is it safe? What are the side effects? Find out in this policosanol fact sheet.
Policosanol a Bust?
A May 2006 randomized trial found policosanol had no lipid-lowering effect.
