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50 Diseases Researched for Policosanol
NameACCKFocus
Hypertension882Locked
Hypercholesterolemia652Locked
Intermittent Claudication440Locked
Hyperlipidemia535Locked
Dyslipidemias534Locked
Clotting330Locked
High Cholesterol230Locked
Hyperglycemia223Locked
Triglycerides: Elevated120Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction314Locked
Cardiovascular Diseases211Locked
Atherosclerosis110Locked
Blood Coagulation Disorders110Locked
Brain Ischemia110Locked
Cerebral Ischemia110Locked
Cerebral Stroke110Locked
Cholesterol: High110Locked
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio110Locked
Coronary Artery Disease110Locked
High Cholesterol: In Children 110Locked
Insulin Resistance110Locked
Statin-Induced Pathologies110Locked
Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery 110Locked
Thrombosis110Locked
Alzheimer's Disease59Locked
Arteriosclerosis36Locked
Intima Media Thickening 24Locked
Oxidative Stress24Locked
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)12Locked
Alopecia12Locked
Aortic Calcification12Locked
Arterial Plaque12Locked
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage12Locked
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction12Locked
Endothelial Damage12Locked
Gastric Cancer12Locked
Granuloma12Locked
Inflammation12Locked
Liver Cirrhosis12Locked
Myocardial Infarction12Locked
Obesity12Locked
Vascular Calcification12Locked
Wound Healing12Locked
Alopecia: Androgenic11Locked
Arthritis: Rheumatoid11Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 211Locked
Fatty Liver11Locked
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity11Locked
Mitochondrial Dysfunction 11Locked
Neurodegenerative Diseases11Locked
23 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Policosanol
NameACCKFocus
Antihypertensive Agents882Locked
Hypolipidemic1179Locked
Anticholesteremic Agents646Locked
Antioxidants831Locked
Anti-Inflammatory Agents823Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents121Locked
Hepatoprotective620Locked
Cardioprotective212Locked
Renoprotective212Locked
Anti-Platelet110Locked
Neuroprotective Agents510Locked
Neurorestorative110Locked
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors110Locked
Anti-Apoptotic34Locked
Interleukin-6 Downregulation24Locked
Anti-Fibrotic12Locked
Anti-Glycation Agents12Locked
Anti-atherogenic12Locked
Antiproliferative 12Locked
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation12Locked
Regenerative12Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor12Locked
Vasoprotective12Locked

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57 Abstracts with Policosanol Research

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The effects of policosanol supplementation on blood glucose.May 31, 2024

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2024 Jun ;212:111709. Epub 2024 May 18. PMID: 38768866
Article Published Date : May 31, 2024
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
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A nutraceutical combination has shown to be an effective product for the improvement of the lipid profile.Apr 26, 2016

Pubmed Data : Clin Investig Arterioscler. 2016 Apr 27. Epub 2016 Apr 27. PMID: 27131395
Article Published Date : Apr 26, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Berberine, Policosanol, Red Yeast Rice
Diseases : High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia, Triglycerides: Elevated
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Policosanol supplementation significantly improves blood pressure among adultsJul 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2019 Aug ;45:89-97. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31331588
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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A combination of berberine, red yeast rice and policosanol lowers lipid levels and improves endothelial function and insulin sensitivity in hypercholesterolemic patients. Aug 19, 2009

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Aug 19. Epub 2009 Aug 19. PMID: 19699071
Article Published Date : Aug 19, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Berberine, Policosanol, Red Yeast Rice
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypercholesterolemia, Insulin Resistance
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Beneficial effect of cuban policosanol on blood pressure and serum lipoproteins.Mar 07, 2023

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Mar 8 ;24(6). Epub 2023 Mar 8. PMID: 36982259
Article Published Date : Mar 07, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Antioxidants
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Consumption of Cuban policosanol improves blood pressure and lipid profile via enhancement of HDL functionality in healthy women.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 ;2018:4809525. Epub 2018 Apr 16. PMID: 29854085
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Antioxidants, Hypolipidemic
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Consumption of policosanol enhances HDL functionality and reduces blood pressure.Mar 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Med. 2017 Apr ;39(4):889-899. Epub 2017 Feb 24. PMID: 28259941
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Cuban policosanol improves high-density lipoprotein cholesterol efflux capacity in healthy Japanese subjects.Dec 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Front Nutr. 2023 ;10:1297008. Epub 2024 Jan 8. PMID: 38260075
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective
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Echinacea significantly reduced plasma concentrations of S-warfarin. However, neither echinacea nor policosanol significantly affected warfarin pharmacodynamics, platelet aggregation or baseline clotting status in healthy subjects.Jul 19, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Jul 19;106(3):321-6. Epub 2006 Mar 6. PMID: 20573086
Article Published Date : Jul 19, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea, Policosanol
Diseases : Clotting
Additional Keywords : Drug Interaction
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Efficacy and safety of policosanol in cuban prehypertensive patients.Mar 31, 2025

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2025 Apr ;27(4):e14948. PMID: 40189869
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Multiple functions of policosanol in elderly patients with dyslipidemia.Jun 30, 2020

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Pubmed Data : J Int Med Res. 2020 Jul ;48(7):300060520936082. PMID: 32703038
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Dyslipidemias
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
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Policosanol (20 mg day) is as effective as aspirin (100 mg day) as a platelet aggregation inhibitor.Oct 01, 1997

Pubmed Data : Pharmacol Res. 1997 Oct;36(4):293-7. PMID: 9425618
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1997
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Blood Coagulation Disorders, Clotting
Pharmacological Actions : Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Additional Keywords : Aspirin Alternatives, Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Policosanol administered to patients suffering ischemic stroke treated with aspirin and vitamins showed good results on neurological outcomes and recurrent events.Sep 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Indian Pediatr. 2005 Sep;42(9):877-84. PMID: 17004902
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Brain Ischemia, Cerebral Ischemia, Cerebral Stroke, Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Pharmacological Actions : Neurorestorative
Additional Keywords : Stroke: Recovery
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Policosanol consumption simultaneously reduces peripheral blood pressure as well as aortic blood pressure.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Front Physiol. 2018 ;9:412. Epub 2018 Apr 24. PMID: 29765328
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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Policosanol demonstrates long-term usefulness in the treatment of patients with intermittent claudication. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2009 Nov;139(11):2061-6. Epub 2009 Sep 23. PMID: 11228084
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Intermittent Claudication
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Policosanol is effective in the treatment of High Cholesterol (Hypercholestemia). Feb 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Pharmacotherapy. 2005 Feb;25(2):171-83. PMID: 15767233
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
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Policosanol is more effective than pravastatin on improving blood lipid profiles, platelet aggregation and endothelemia in older patients with type II hypercholesterolemia and high coronary risk. Jan 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Zhong Yao Cai. 2003 Jan;26(1):31-2. PMID: 10939028
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol is superior to Lipitor (atorvastatin) in improving blood lipid profiles and inhibiting platelet aggregation.Jan 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Clin Drug Investig. 2003;23(10):639-50. PMID: 17535079
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Clotting, Dyslipidemias, Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Platelet
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol is superior to lovastatin and simvastatin in positively modulating blood lipid profiles. Mar 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Rev Med Chil. 1999 Mar;127(3):286-94. PMID: 10436712
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Drug: Lovastatin, Drug: Simvastatin, Statin Alternatives, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol is superior to lovastatin in patients with intermittent claudication. Jan 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Angiology. 2003 Jan;54(1):25-38. PMID: 12593493
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol is superior to the drug besfibrate in lowering blood lipids. Jan 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Ter Arkh. 2000;72(12):7-10. PMID: 11201841
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol is superior to ticlopidine in patients with intermittent claudication. Jul 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Angiology. 2004 Jul-Aug;55(4):361-71. PMID: 15258682
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol might have a modest effect of lowering serum PCSK9 levels. Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014 ;2014:926087. Epub 2014 Nov 16. PMID: 25478000
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Statin-Induced Pathologies
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Policosanol seems to be a very promising phytochemical alternative to classic lipid-lowering agents such as the statins.Feb 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Am Heart J. 2002 Feb;143(2):356-65. PMID: 11835043
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cholesterol: High
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Red yeast rice and policosanol is effective in treating children with high cholesterol. Feb 10, 2010

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2010 Feb 10. Epub 2010 Feb 10. PMID: 20153154
Article Published Date : Feb 10, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol, Red Yeast Rice
Diseases : High Cholesterol: In Children , Hypercholesterolemia
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Short-term consumption of Cuban policosanol lowers aortic and peripheral blood pressure and ameliorates serum lipid parameters.Mar 04, 2019

Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Mar 5 ;16(5). Epub 2019 Mar 5. PMID: 30841655
Article Published Date : Mar 04, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic
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These results suggest that improvements in blood pressure by consumption of 20 mg of policosanol (Raydel®) were accompanied by protection of liver function and enhanced kidney function.Jun 03, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Life (Basel). 2023 Jun 4 ;13(6). Epub 2023 Jun 4. PMID: 37374102
Article Published Date : Jun 03, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Dyslipidemias, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective
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Treatments of policosanol, not aspirin, significantly increased walking distances in patients with intermittent claudication. Jun 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Angiology. 2008 Jun-Jul;59(3):269-77. Epub 2008 Apr 2. PMID: 18388038
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Intermittent Claudication
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Blood pressure lowering effect of Cuban policosanol is accompanied by improvement of hepatic inflammation.May 02, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Molecules. 2018 May 3 ;23(5). Epub 2018 May 3. PMID: 29751583
Article Published Date : May 02, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic
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Co-supplementation of policosanol and banaba leaf extract exhibited a cooperative effect against hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.Aug 07, 2025

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Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Aug 8 ;26(16). Epub 2025 Aug 8. PMID: 40868990
Article Published Date : Aug 07, 2025
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banaba, Policosanol
Diseases : Dyslipidemias, Hyperglycemia, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic, Antioxidants, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Consumption of policosanol improves hepatic, renal, and reproductive functions.Dec 29, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Dec 30 ;17(1). Epub 2023 Dec 30. PMID: 38256899
Article Published Date : Dec 29, 2023
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Dyslipidemias
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective
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Cuban policosanol exerts higher antioxidant and anti-glycation activities than Chinese policosanol.Mar 21, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Mar 22 ;17(4). Epub 2024 Mar 22. PMID: 38675370
Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2024
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Advanced Glycation End products (AGE), Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Glycation Agents, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants
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Effect of policosanol from insect wax on amyloid β-peptide-induced toxicity in a transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans model of Alzheimer's disease.Mar 29, 2021

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021 Mar 30 ;21(1):103. Epub 2021 Mar 30. PMID: 33785017
Article Published Date : Mar 29, 2021
Study Type : Transgenic Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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Inhibition of aortic calcification by policosanol in dyslipidemic rabbits is enhanced by pentoxifylline.Dec 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Jan 1:1074248418775377. Epub 2018 Jan 1. PMID: 29742924
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Aortic Calcification
Pharmacological Actions : Vasoprotective
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Nanoemulsification of rice bran wax policosanol enhances its cardio-protective effects.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Oleo Sci. 2020 ;69(10):1287-1295. PMID: 33028753
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol, Rice Bran
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Octacosanol and policosanol ameliorate diet-induced obesity and metabolic disorders.Mar 25, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2019 Mar 26 ;9(1):5169. Epub 2019 Mar 26. PMID: 30914769
Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Octacosanol, Policosanol
Diseases : Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Gene Expression Regulation
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Oral supplementation of policosanol alleviates carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis.May 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2022 Jun ;150:113020. Epub 2022 May 2. PMID: 35658249
Article Published Date : May 31, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage, Liver Cirrhosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Fibrotic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Policosanol against neointima formation in this experimental model was slightly better than that of lovastatin.Jul 10, 2009

Pubmed Data : Science. 2009 Jul 10;325(5937):201-4. PMID: 11207063
Article Published Date : Jul 10, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Intima Media Thickening
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol ameliorates post-myocardial infarction-induced neuronal damage and cognitive impairment.Nov 30, 2025

Pubmed Data : J Nutr Biochem. 2025 Dec ;146:110047. Epub 2025 Jul 30. PMID: 40749858
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2025
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, Myocardial Infarction
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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Policosanol and white wax could act against testosterone-induced alopecia in mice.Apr 30, 2017

Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 May ;89:438-446. Epub 2017 Feb 27. PMID: 28249244
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alopecia
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Policosanol attenuates cholesterol synthesis via AMPK activation in hypercholesterolemic rats.Oct 14, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2019 Oct 15. Epub 2019 Oct 15. PMID: 31613687
Article Published Date : Oct 14, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Policosanol attenuates Pi-induced calcification via AMPK-mediated INSIGs expression in rat VSMCs.Sep 30, 2021

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2021 Oct ;48(10):1336-1345. Epub 2021 Jul 5. PMID: 34053129
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Vascular Calcification
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Policosanol has a endothelium protecting effect in the animal model.Oct 01, 1997

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 1997 Oct;49(10):999-1002. PMID: 9364410
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1997
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Endothelial Damage, Endothelial Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Policosanol may benefit plaque composition and stability and could explain the protective effects of policosanol on atherosclerosis developmentSep 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Arch Med Res. 2005 Sep-Oct;36(5):441-7. PMID: 16099319
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Arterial Plaque, Arteriosclerosis
Additional Keywords : Plaque Stability
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Policosanol prevents endothelium injury and reduces significantly intimal thickness of rabbit arteries damaged with forcepsJun 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Lipid Res. 2010 Jun;51(6):1416-23. Epub 2010 Jan 13. PMID: 17887938
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Intima Media Thickening
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Policosanol prevents the development of foam cells in carrageenan-induced granulomas in ratsMar 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 1996 Mar;48(3):306-9. PMID: 8737059
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1996
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Granuloma
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Policosanol protects against Alzheimer's disease-associated spatial cognitive decline.Mar 31, 2023

Pubmed Data : Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2023 Apr ;240(4):755-767. Epub 2023 Feb 1. PMID: 36723631
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2023
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Neuroprotective Agents
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Policosanol supplementation showed lipid-lowering and HDL-C-elevating effects with ameliorating fatty liver change.Mar 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Rejuvenation Res. 2016 Apr ;19(2):149-58. Epub 2016 Feb 12. PMID: 26413884
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-atherogenic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anticholesteremic Agents, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Regenerative
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Policosanol suppresses tumor progression in a gastric cancer xenograft model.Sep 30, 2022

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Res. 2022 Oct ;38(4):567-575. Epub 2022 Jul 5. PMID: 36277362
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Gastric Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative
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The protective effects of policosanol on learning and memory impairments in a male rat model of Alzheimer's disease.Apr 30, 2023

Pubmed Data : Mol Neurobiol. 2023 May ;60(5):2507-2519. Epub 2023 Jan 21. PMID: 36680733
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2023
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Neuroprotective Agents
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This data identified the potential effects of Cuban policosanol as a useful supplement to delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease progression.Aug 22, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Antioxidants (Basel). 2021 Aug 23 ;10(8). Epub 2021 Aug 23. PMID: 34439569
Article Published Date : Aug 22, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Neuroprotective Agents
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A variety of nutraceutical strategies hold promise in the prevention of Alzheimer disease.Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Med Hypotheses. 2006;67(4):682-97. Epub 2006 Jul 7. PMID: 16828233
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Chromium, Cinnamon, Cocoa, DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), Fish Oil, Folic Acid , Genistein, Hops, Policosanol, Sesame Seeds, Vitamin D
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Anti-androgenetic alopecia effect of policosanol from Chinese wax by regulating abnormal hormone levels.Mar 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2021 Apr ;136:111241. Epub 2021 Jan 20. PMID: 33485069
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Alopecia: Androgenic
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic
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Policosanol alleviates hepatic lipid accumulation by regulating bile acids metabolism in C57BL6/mice through AMPK-FXR-TGR5 cross-talk.Nov 30, 2021

Pubmed Data : J Food Sci. 2021 Dec ;86(12):5466-5478. Epub 2021 Nov 3. PMID: 34730235
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Fatty Liver, Hyperlipidemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
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Policosanol is a promising agent for preventing the inflammation-induced muscle cell death and mitochondrial dysfunction.Dec 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2022 ;68(2):79-86. PMID: 35491208
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity, Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic
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Policosanol is at least as effective as various statin drugs in decreasing the progression and increasing regression of cardiovascular disease. Jun 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Altern Med Rev. 2002 Jun;7(3):203-17. PMID: 12126462
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2002
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Policosanol
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Policosanol Safety Tests, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Policosanol level in the seed oils might contribute to their anti-arthritic and antioxidant activities.Apr 15, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Lipids Health Dis. 2018 Apr 16 ;17(1):82. Epub 2018 Apr 16. PMID: 29661192
Article Published Date : Apr 15, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Milk Thistle, Policosanol
Diseases : Arthritis: Rheumatoid
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants

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