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It is always recommended to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, the best option to have a healthy body and a healthy mind, and in Cuba, the National Center for Scientific Research (CNIC) is a standard-bearer in this regard, as it has 30 years of experience in the development of natural products.
Among them is Policosanol (PPG®, Ateromixol®), the company’s leading product, which is a mixture of high molecular weight alcohols obtained and purified from the wax of Cuban sugar cane.
The magnificent effects of Policosanol on hypercholesterolemia, which is associated with serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, as well as on the development of atherosclerotic disease, preventing the formation of blood clots that cause ischemia and infarctions in the heart, brain and peripheral arterial vessels, are supported by some 200 scientific publications.
Something very important to highlight about this medicine is the evidence of improvement in symptoms and signs of peripheral arterial disease, neurological recovery and prevention of recurrence of events in patients who have suffered an ischemic stroke. In essence, Policosanol is safe and very well tolerated, even when prescribed chronically.
This satisfactory experience encouraged the CNIC specialists to continue research to achieve new products from cane wax, which resulted in Vasoactol®, an antioxidant and ergogenic alcohol extract, recommended for elderly people or others subjected to physical stress such as athletes or those who exercise.
Another of the achievements of this scientific institution is Prevenox®, a mixture of high molecular weight acids that slows the development of osteoporosis, mainly in postmenopausal women whose lack of estrogen favors bone mass loss.
The CNIC studies have also been extended to beeswax: Abexol®, a mixture of alcohols, which relieves joint pain without affecting the gastric mucosa, while improving other symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort.
Cuba’s national tree, the Royal Palm, has also been the subject of research and the active ingredient of Palmex is extracted from it, which, in addition to helping prevent oxidative stress, improves the bothersome symptoms of the lower urinary tract associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, which primarily affects men over 50 years of age, so its use is beneficial in patients with this disease and, very importantly, with practically no adverse effects.
In addition, the CNIC markets Sacha inchi oil capsules, another natural product, with a balanced content of mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9) that is recommended for vascular protection, due to its effects similar to omega 3 fatty acids, obtained from fish.
This portfolio of offers offered by the CNIC demonstrates the interest and mission of the entity to offer health through healthy products, made from what Mother Nature provides, honoring the entity’s motto that says: For a healthy life.