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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