Octacosanol

Octacosanol Introduce
Octacosanol is a chemical found in a variety of plants, including sugar cane wax, rice bran wax and wheat germ oil. It is chemically similar to vitamin E.
Octacosanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is similar to cholesterol in structure. This compound is found in the waxy film that covers the leaves and fruits of plants. Octacosanol is the primary chemical compound of a group of plant compounds called policosanol. Policosanol have been studied for their effects on stabilizing cholesterol levels, as well as improving energy production. Octacosanol has the obviously anti-weary effect, already demonstrating the unique charm in the food industry, the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry as well as the correlative industry.

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Octacosanol efficacy and application
(1) To strengthen stamina, vigour and physical strength;
(2) To improve the reactive sensitivity;
(3) To improve the stress strength;
(4) To promote function of sex hormone, ease the pain of muscle;
(5) To improve the function of cardiac muscle,
(6) To reduce cholesterol, blood fat and systolic pressure;
(7) To improve the organism metabolism.
(8) Improve strength, speed and endurance, anti fatigue, cholesterol-reducing.

Octacosanol is used to improve exercise performance including strength, stamina, and reaction time. It is also used for herpes infections, skin diseases, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), high cholesterol, and “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).

Octacosanol has been widely used in functional food, all kinds of nutrition, medicine, cosmetics and high-grade feed.

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