Sugar cane wax extract policosanol powder, a natural compound derived from sugar cane wax,has shown promising results in clinical
studies (primarily performed in cuba) and is well tolerated.Since it is derived from a food a source,sugar cane wax extract
policosanol powder is classified as a nutraceutical ,or natural product.Commercial products are derived from a variety of
different source (sugar cane wax, rice bran wax, beeswax,)but it is important to note that the sugar cane wax derivative was used
in the Cuban studies.