Policosanol is ineffective in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomized controlled trial
Dulin MF, Hatcher LF, Sasser HC, Barringer TA
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of policosanol 20 mg/day for 8 weeks in adults with hypercholesterolemia
Key Findings
No significant difference in LDL, total cholesterol, HDL or triglycerides between policosanol and placebo
Conclusions
Policosanol is ineffective for lowering cholesterol
Limitations
Modest sample size and 8-week duration
Supplements Studied
No significant difference in LDL, total cholesterol, HDL or triglycerides between policosanol and placebo
Outcomes Measured
No significant difference in LDL, total cholesterol, HDL or triglycerides between policosanol and placebo
Related Health Concerns
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