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Effects of policosanol 20 versus 40 mg/day in the treatment of patients with type II hypercholesterolemia: a 6-month double-blind study. – Cost Effective Supplements

Effects of policosanol 20 versus 40 mg/day in the treatment of patients with type II hypercholesterolemia: a 6-month double-blind study.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11708574


Conclusion of this study

In conclusion, although the tolerability profile remains excellent, according to the present results policosanol at a dose of 40 mg/day does not offer significant additional cholesterol-lowering efficacy over the 20 mg/day dose.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Cane Sugar Extract

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Heart health


Slightly Positive
Cane Sugar Extract


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System
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