Octacosanol (a complex fatty acid complex) is a waxy substance naturally present in some plant oils that improves oxygen utilization, help stabilize your cholesterol levels, suppress lipid accumulation in fatty tissue and inhibit oxidation of cholestero Octacosanol plays a role in strength and muscle development by acting on nerve tissue. The more efficient your nervous system, the more you facilitate speed and strength production, an advantage which can spill over into new muscle growth. •
Octacosanol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is similar to cholesterol in structure. This compound is found in the waxy film that covers the leaves and fruits of plants. Octacosanol is the primary chemical compound of a group of plant compounds called policosanols. Policosanols have been studied for their effects on stabilizing cholesterol levels, as well as improving energy production.
In Studies: Research suggests that Octacosanol supplementation works especially well in activities requiring a high degree of quickness and reaction time. This not only has positive implications for sporting activities, but would appear to provide an advantage for explosive lifts like squats and presses. One such study demonstrated performance and strength benefits with a one milligram daily dosage of Octacosanol over an eight-week test period. Subjects that received the supplement improved their reaction time to visual stimuli as well as significantly increasing strength.
History: Octacosanol was identified by Professor Thomas Cureton at the University of Illinois as the component of wheat-germ oil that improved strength, reaction time, and endurance.
Technicals: Octacosanol is a 28 carbon long-chain saturated primary alcohol found in a number of different vegetable waxes. Octacosanol is found in wheat germ oil and yams. Octacosanol is isolated from the wax found on green blades of wheat. Octacosanol is the primary component of the sugar cane extract called policosanol.
Sources: a derivative of a wax from sugar cane plants
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