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Researchers are currently debating the benefits of policosanol. In the early studies, conducted primarily in Cuba, due to the abundance of sugar cane farms, as well as the amount of pharmaceutical research conducted in the country, a significant reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol was seen, as well as an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Later studies have not always shown the same results. So, there have been questions about whether or not the nutrient is really beneficial. Proponents of the nutritional approach, as opposed to the statin drug approach, to balancing cholesterol levels, believe that the differences seen in published studies have to do with the dosage and the duration of the treatment. 10mg per day for a minimum of 10 weeks is necessary to see a significant improvement. For people with high blood triglycerides and imbalanced cholesterol, 56 mg per day is recommended, combined with other nutrients and extracts, including rice bran oil, D-limonene, pumpkin seed oil and lecithin. For people that currently have healthy cholesterol levels or only marginal problems with cholesterol, 5-10mg per day is recommended. Other benefits of policosanol have to do with platelet aggregation, which is the cause of atherosclerosis and is involved in blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes. Basically, blood platelets and fats in the bloodstream stick together. Low dose aspirin regimens are often recommended for people that are at risk for heart attack of stroke, because the drug inhibits platelet aggregation. But, it also reduces clotting time, which can be a problem. Clots in the bloodstream are bad. But, clotting is necessary when there has been an injury or a person has surgery. Research indicates that the benefits of policosanol in inhibiting platelet aggregation are equivalent to those of low-dose aspirin. But, the sugar cane extract does not seem to have a significant effect on clotting. Doses compared in the studies were 50mg of aspirin per day and 10mg of the sugar cane extract. If you want to try the nutritional approach to cholesterol balance and good cardiovascular health, in general, eat a healthy diet. Minimize your intake of total fats and exercise regularly. There is no substitute for healthy diet and regular physical activity. It’s just not enough. A good multi-nutritional supplement can provide the benefits of policosanol and much more. There are no “magic” pills, but judging from the latest research, there’s a lot more that we could be doing for our health. It just takes the right ingredients. Gordon Hall is fervent about enabling you and everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, and is an ardent reviewer of herbal, vitamin and mineral extracts. To discover which supplements Gordon recommends after far ranging and extensive researchVisit his website now at. : Your Supplement Resource Site
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