Also indexed as
Wheat Germ Oil (Octacosanol)
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Octacosanol is a waxy substance naturally present in some plant oils and is the primary component of the sugar cane extract called policosanol.
Where is it found?
Octacosanol is a waxy substance found in vegetable oils and sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum). Another compound, called policosanol, contains a large amount of octacosanol, along with several similar compounds.
Octacosanol has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Science Ratings - Health Concerns
* - Athletic performance
*** - Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
Where is it found?
Octacosanol is a waxy substance found in vegetable oils and sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum). Another compound, called policosanol, contains a large amount of octacosanol, along with several similar compounds.
Octacosanol has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Science Ratings - Health Concerns
* - Athletic performance
*** - Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
** - Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
* - For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit.
Who is likely to be deficient?
Because octacosanol is not an essential bodily constituent, deficiencies do not occur.
How much is usually taken?
When octacosanol is taken as part of policosanol, 5–10 mg of policosanol is taken twice each day with meals. For exercise performance, 1 mg per day of octacosanol has been used.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Long-term trials in humans using amounts up to 20 mg per day have not shown any negative effects.1
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with octacosanol.
Who is likely to be deficient?
Because octacosanol is not an essential bodily constituent, deficiencies do not occur.
How much is usually taken?
When octacosanol is taken as part of policosanol, 5–10 mg of policosanol is taken twice each day with meals. For exercise performance, 1 mg per day of octacosanol has been used.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Long-term trials in humans using amounts up to 20 mg per day have not shown any negative effects.1
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with octacosanol.
Source: www.cncahealth.com