LESSTANOL(TM) Natural Sugar Cane Wax Policosanol
Source: Garuda International, Inc.
A blend of natural concentrated aliphatic alcohols from sugar cane wax consisting primarily of 1-Octacosanol, 1- Triacontanol, 1-Tetracosanol and 1-Hexacosanol
LESSTANOL(TM) brand Policosanol (or Polycosanol) contains naturally-occurring waxy alcohols derived from sugar cane plant waxes. Garuda's LESSTANOL(TM) brand Policosanol 60 (OCTA-60) contains 55-70% 1-Octacosanol along with other associated higher aliphatic alcohols, including tetracosanol, hexacosanol and triacontanol.
nutritional function
The research of Dr. Cureton from the University of Illinois, U.S.A. has reported on the usefulness of natural vegetable waxes. Additional research has been conducted in Cuba and elsewhere establishing the usefulness of higher aliphatic alcohols in the human diet. The key discoveries relating to the beneficial effects of ingesting natural vegetable waxes & the waxy alcohols contained within the wax include the lowering of total and LDL cholesterol while maintaining or raising HDL cholesterol at doses as little as 5 mg. with no side effects. Other effects attributed to Octacosanol include:
* Helping improve sexual activity/performance
* Helping improve endurance, increase vitality, & promote strength
* Improving and sharpening the muscle reflexes
* Improving the human body's resistance to stress
* Stimulating the production of sex hormones and preventing muscle spasms