Polyprenols are plant compounds similar to dolichols, which are found in the cells of all living organisms. Research that began in Russia over 35 years ago has revealed that polyprenols have various beneficial properties, including supporting the health of liver cells. These data are confirmed by patents in Russia, Japan, the USA, and Europe.
Polyprenols are involved in the synthesis of glycoproteins, which are important for the normal functioning of cells. They support the process of glycosylation — the “maturation” of proteins necessary for regulating cell growth and maintaining the body's immune response. Following hepatic metabolism, polyprenols are converted into dolichols that participate in the dolichol phosphate cycle, which plays a crucial role in maintaining metabolic processes and cellular homeostasis.
Dolichol deficiency, which may occur with liver dysfunction, is associated with metabolic imbalance that compromises overall health. Therefore, polyprenols are used to maintain normal dolichol levels, which in turn helps sustain proper liver function and metabolic homeostasis.