NOW Wheat Germ Oil Liquid, 16 oz

Octacosanol is also used as a treatment for numerous conditions including antiviral herpes treatment, inflammatory diseases of the skin, Parkinson’s disease, ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, high LDL cholesterol levels and hardening of the arteries.

Numerous studies on wheat germ oil and cholesterol levels have shown that consuming the oil on a regular basis can be particularly beneficial to the heart. Increased levels of octacosanol and policosanol has been shown to limit the liver’s production of cholesterol. Research has shown the properties of policosanol are similar to the statin drugs used to reduce bad LDL cholesterol levels and may also raise good HDL cholesterol levels.

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Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health foods stores, an award-winning manufacturer, a respected advocate of the natural product industry, and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while they have grown considerably over the past four decades, one thing has never changed – their commitment to providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.