


Swanson Policosanol 20 mg is a food supplement with BioCosanol®, policosanol obtained from sugar cane wax. Each capsule provides 20 mg of policosanol, including 10 mg of octacosanol, 2 mg of triacontanol and 1 mg of hexacosanol.
Policosanol is a natural mixture of long-chain aliphatic alcohols found in plant waxes such as sugar cane. Octacosanol is its main component.
Important: if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication (for example, warfarin, aspirin or clopidogrel), or any other medicine, talk to your doctor before use.
The manufacturer's suggested use is 1 capsule, one to two times per day. 60 capsules per pack (30 to 60 days). The capsule contains gelatine, so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Take 1 capsule, one to two times per day, with water. Do not exceed 2 capsules per day.
Directions as indicated by the manufacturer Swanson.
| Nutrition Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving: 1 capsule | Servings per pack: 60 | ||
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT | PER SERVING (1 capsule) | % NRV* |
| Policosanol (BioCosanol®, from sugar cane) | 20 mg | † |
| – of which octacosanol (long-chain alcohol) | 10 mg | † |
| – of which triacontanol (long-chain alcohol) | 2 mg | † |
| – of which hexacosanol (long-chain alcohol) | 1 mg | † |
*NRV: nutrient reference value. † NRV not established for these ingredients.
Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatine (capsule).
✔ 1 to 2 capsules per day · Contains gelatine
It is a natural mixture of long-chain alcohols found in plant waxes. In this product it is obtained from sugar cane (BioCosanol®) and provides, per capsule, 20 mg of policosanol, including 10 mg of octacosanol, 2 mg of triacontanol and 1 mg of hexacosanol.
Take 1 capsule, one to two times per day, with water. Do not exceed 2 capsules per day.
Talk to your doctor first, especially if you take anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines (such as warfarin, aspirin or clopidogrel), as policosanol may enhance their effect.
No. The capsule is made from gelatine, which is of animal origin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
