Octacosanol is the primary component of the mixture known as policosanol. It has undergone preliminary research for its potential benefits for Parkinson's disease patients. Additionally, studies suggest that octacosanol may inhibit cholesterol production. In mice, octacosanol has been shown to reduce stress and restore sleep affected by stress to normal levels. Reference: "Octacosanol in human health," Nutrition, 19(2): 192-195.