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Policosanol 20 mg
Swanson
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(682 ratings)
Policosanol 20 mg
Score 33.0
A higher-dose Policosanol supplement from Swanson, but its effectiveness for heart health is questionable, and the ingredient's source is unspecified.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Heart Health
Cardiovascular Support
leaderboard Score 33.0
A higher-dose Policosanol supplement from Swanson, but its effectiveness for heart health is questionable, and the ingredient's source is unspecified.
Swanson's Policosanol offers a 20mg dose per capsule, which is at the higher end of typical supplementation. While the price of $0.19 per serving is still low, it's double that of the 10mg NOW product for an ingredient whose efficacy is questionable. A minor drawback is the 'N/A' form for policosanol, as specific sources (like sugar cane) are often highlighted due to initial research. Given the overarching scientific consensus that policosanol is largely ineffective for cholesterol management, this product's ability to genuinely support heart health and cardiovascular function beyond a placebo effect is highly doubtful.
- Higher 20mg dose of Policosanol
- Relatively affordable
- Lack of strong scientific evidence for Policosanol's efficacy
- Source of Policosanol is not specified
- Higher price per serving than 10mg options
- May not provide significant benefits for cholesterol or heart health, potentially leading users to delay more effective interventions.
$11.55($0.19 per serving)
 Amazon | $ 11.55 | |
 iHerb | $ 12.79 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Policosanol | 20 mg |
Categories
Policosanol 33.0
As a pure Policosanol product, its score is limited by the overall lack of scientific consensus on Policosanol's efficacy, and the unspecified form adds a slight concern.
Goals
Heart Health, Cardiovascular Support 28.0
Despite the higher dosage, the fundamental lack of robust, reproducible scientific evidence supporting Policosanol's effectiveness for genuine cholesterol reduction or cardiovascular benefit means this product is unlikely to meet its stated goal effectively.
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