Now Foods Policosanol Double Strength, 90 Vegetable Capsule (Pack of 2)

I am unable to take Statin drugs to lower LDL Cholesterol, due to the Mussel pain & damage that it causes me.This Policosanol (made from sugar cane) was recommended to me by a friend who did a lot of research on it and tried other types to no avail. When she used this one her total cholesterol came down to good levels on all types.I started taking it 3 weeks before my test for LDL level and it had come down to an acceptable number. I will be having my total cholesterol tested in June and can't wait to see my Dr's smile.....He is an MD that is open to alternatives to drugs.I don't know if it works for everyone, but I have bought some for 2 of my friends that cannot tolerate the Statin drugs, and I am waiting to hear how it worked for them.

When my dad was diagnosed with very high cholesterol, the dr. wanted him on statins, but our research showed all the dangers associated with them. We went to a health food store where the owner suggested this product, saying customers were very satisfied. After taking this, my dad's next cholesterol tests showed normal levels. I smoke so with the amazing results I started taking them on a regular basis. My husband has been diagnosed with high cholesterol now too, and after watching a video we found on Dr. Mercola on statins, he stopped taking statins. But, during his next checkup the doctor convinced him that natural products really don't work and he needs the statins and he bought into it. I just watched an interview on tv with a heart surgeon who promotes natural healing as well, who said even just eating 3 cups of beans a day has the same effect as statins, so there are natural solutions, and I'm glad some dr's do acknowledge that. You should take the recommended dosage however, not just one a day and expect fast results. In my research on statins I found out one of the reasons they're bad is because CoQ10 doesn't get to the heart, and one review I read suggested still taking CoQ10 with this product as well- I'm not sure if the policosanol would create this problem like statins do, but just in case, I do now take CoQ10 as well, which has it's own benefits anyways. I think the true test is to have your cholesterol checked, try this product if you feel comfortable not using the statins, and after 30 days have your cholesterol checked again and see how it works for you and then make a decision which way to go.

I haven't taken this before, hence the 4-star rating. This particular brand came highly recommended by two people I know that have been using it and a have seen good results in their blood lab tests. So, I thought it was worth a try. It should be noted that a pill alone can't guarantee one of good lab results. It was also a good price for about .17 cents a capsule.

I was looking for a reasonably priced cardiac health supplement. Have had good luck with several other NOW products so thought I would give it a try. Too early to know my actual cholesterol results. More interested in what impact policosanol has on my cardiac health in general. Again, too early to tell. Am allergic to so many health supplemental products, quite pleased that I have not experienced any problems. Giving this product a 5 star because it is reasonably priced & I have confidence in the quality of NOW supplements.

5 years ago, my doctor wanted to put me on statins and some other type of drug that works in the gut - he recommended both. I refused stating that I was not ready to make that leap. My husband looked up every type of holistic therapy and found studies on policosanol from sugar cane, so I thought that I would try it.I just had my annual checkup. Everything was normal! Imagine that! I am so happy with the results. I am definitely not recommending this for everyone as each person has to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare, but I have done well with this product. Policosanol is not the only change that I made, but one of a few.

My cholesterol is very high,my doctor strongly suggested taken this product along with Red Yeast Rice and strong Omegas.He wants me to do this for six months along with changing a few eating options and walking more.So I am hoping it will lower my cholesterol

NOW is a reputable company. Policosanol is a natural and safe product. It is inexpensive and has helped a lot of people lower their cholesterol and triglycerides. I think it is a good choice to try if you want to avoid the muscle weakness and liver damage which can result from taking prescription statin pills.I originally took Policosanol as recommended by my MD doctor to try to lower my cholesterol and triglycerides. It didn't help me at all. Changing my food diet did the job!My husband, who exercises strenuously 5 days a week and eats the same foods I eat (we are the same blood type and therefore follow the same diet plan), has been taking statin drugs to keep his cholesterol low and finally realized that those drugs are so dangerous that it is much better to live with high cholesterol!!! So we decided to try the policosanol for him. After taking it for around 3 weeks he had his regular 6 month lab work and his total cholesterol and LDL are both high again. His triglycerides are still well within normal range. So it looks like this product isn't helping my husband either. Perhaps, like a lot of other natural products, it takes longer than a few weeks to work?

My doctor wanted to put me on statins and I told him I would try this first and sent him the medical article on Policosonal. Two weeks after I had started it, I had to go see him for a history and physical for my arthroscopic knee surgery. He took blood and told me it was required for the surgery - to check the clotting time. A few days later he told me he was amazed at the 20 points my cholestrol had lowered. I was happy for that, but I asked him, "you snuck in a cholestrol test on me?" I had only been on Policosonal two weeks! I am happy I didn't have to take any statins because the side effects are so bad. I take one capsule every day before bed and I will continue to.