Contains per vegetarian capsule Policosanol (60% octacosanol, from sugarcane) 10 mg Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose (HPMC), magnesium stearate. Free from: GMO, maize, soy, yeast, gluten, lactose, added saccharose, gelatine, animal products, preservatives, artificial colouring & flavouring agents, artificial odours. DESCRIPTION Policosanol is a natural product & helps to lower high levels of cholesterol. Biochemically, policosanol is a mixture of long-chain alcohols; the chain length varies from 24 to 34 carbon atoms. The vast majority of scientific studies of policosanol has been conducted with policosanol from sugarcane, derived from its wax-like coating. The major alcohols in the policosanol mixture from sugarcane are octacosanol (60-65%), hexacosanol (6-7%) & triacontanol (12%); the remaining 15% mainly consists of eicosanol, nonacosanol, dotriacontanol, tetratriacontanol & heptacosanol. Policosanol from other sources (like wheat-germ oil of beeswax) contains other percentages & is much less effective. Policosanol helps to lower increased levels of cholesterol & has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system. It protects cholesterol against oxidation & has a beneficial effect on the LDL-, HDL- & total cholesterol levels. It is beneficial for blood viscosity & it keeps blood vessels clean & supple. Most important features of Bonusan Policosanol: Original policosanol from sugarcane Proper ratio of different alcohols in the policosanol mixture 10 mg per capsule USE Take 1 to 2 capsules a day, during or immediately after a meal. Preferably spread your intake evenly throughout the day. Capsule may be opened if experiencing difficulties with swallowing. WARNING Policosanol can possibly reinforce the effect of blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulants). Interactions with other regular medication & natural health products may occur. Please consult an expert about this. SYNERGISM Other remedies that specifically affect cholesterol metabolism are Niacin 500 mg, Allium sativum extract, Omega-3 Liquid (or capsules), Taurine 600 mg, Gamma-Oryzanol 100 mg & Cynara-Zingiber Extract. The result may have a synergistic effect as the mechanisms of these products differ.