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octacosanol

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octacosanol,
a dietary supplement. Also called 1-octacosanol.
uses It is used for herpes, inflammation of the skin, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and physical endurance. It is probably not effective for ALS, and there are insufficient reliable data for other indications.
contraindications Octacosanol should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children.
octacosanol (äkˈ·t·kōˑ·s·näl),
n waxy substance derived from wheat germ and sugar cane. Has been used as an athletic performance enhancer and a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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The following nutrients are extremely beneficial in helping one or both partners deal with infertility: selenium, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, zinc, DMG, octacosanol, phosphatidyl choline, essential fatty acids, l-arginine, manganese, proteolytic enzymes, pycnogenol, raw orchic glandular, raw ovarian glandular, 7-keto DHEA, vitamin A, and vitamin B complex.
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Active antioxidants such as lecithin and octacosanol from whole grains; polyphenols and sterols contained in fruits and vegetables; lycopene and other phytochemicals from tomatoes; sulfur/allicin from onions and garlic; pectin, rutin and quercetin from apples; phytocyanidins and antioxidant flavonoids such as apigenin and luteolin from various greenfoods; and anthocyanins from various fruits and oats are all antioxidants known for cardiovascular benefits.
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The use of octacosanol has been investigated by Lazarus A.
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