Swanson ® Policosanol is a dietary supplement containing policosanol. Each capsule contains 20 mg of BioCosanol® policosanol, encapsulated in gelatin capsules with rice flour, free from food additives and colorings. This formula is suitable as a daily supplement for adults. What is policosanol? Policosanol is a mixture of polycarbonate alcohols derived from plant waxes, primarily sugarcane waxes such as sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum ). The dominant component in policosanol is octasanol, an eight-carbon alcohol. Policosanol 20 mg capsules from the American brand Swanson ® use the patented raw material BioCosanol ® . It comes from the extraction of sugar cane waxes and contains, among other things, valuable octasanol. Take 1 Swanson® Policosanol 20mg capsule daily. A 60-pack will provide two months of daily supplementation.