Octacosanol contains sterols, phosphatides, stearins, long chain alcohols, waxes, and other substances from the unrefined portion of wheat germ oil. It is possible to extract octacosanol from wheat but it would take over 10 pounds of wheat to get a tiny 1000 micrograms of octacosanol. Octacosanol has been clinically proven to increase oxygen utilization during exercise or workouts. It also improves glycogen storage in your body's muscles. The results of octacosanol supplementation are it increases stamina, increases endurance, reduces high altitude stress, improves your reaction time, and helps get oxygen to your body tissue.
Some people also use octacosanol to increase muscle size or mass.
Octacosanol also has the additional benefit that it helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Octacosanol can also benefit those people who get muscle pain after workout or other exercise. It can help with other neuromuscular disorders as well. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.