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Willvite, the complete multivitamin multimineral
A complete, balanced multivitamin-multimineral formula that contains not only all of the
essential vitamins, antioxidants and trace minerals, but also a full days requirement of calci-
um and magnesium.
Calcium and magnesium, as well as the other minerals, are no less important to your health
than the vitamins. Do not make the critical mistake of only taking a vitamin supplement. It is
impossible to get your daily calcium and/or magnesium requirements from any one-a-day or
two-a-day multivitamin supplement. A balanced multivitamin-multimineral formula should
be the cornerstone, or foundation, of your supplement regimen. Additional supplements can
be added to your program, depending on your particular health needs and concerns.
Willvite is best taken two tablets, twice a day. This will provide for maximum utilization,
especially for the water-soluble vitamins and minerals.
• Now: with added CoQ10 and Lutein! . . . and Iron-Free!
Four Willvite Tablets Provide: Vitamin A (acetate), 5,000 IU; Natural Beta Carotene (D.
Salina), 15,000 IU; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid/calcium ascorbate), 1,000 mg; Vitamin D-3
(cholecalciferol), 400 IU; Vitamin E (d-alpha tocophneryl succinate), 300 IU; Vitamin K
(phytonadione), 60 mcg; Vitamin B1 (thiamine), 25 mg; Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 25 mg;
Niacin (as niacinamide), 50 mg; Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 25 mg; Folic Acid (folacin), 400
mcg; Vitamin B12 (hydroxo-cobalamin), 100 mcg; Biotin, 300 mcg; Pantothenic Acid (d-
calcium pantothenate), 50 mg; Calcium (carbonate and citrate), 1000 mg; Iron (chelated
ferrous fumarate), 9 mg; Iodine (from Norwegian kelp), 150 mcg; Magnesium (oxide and
aspartate), 500 mg; Zinc (amino acid chelate), 30 mg; Selenium (L-selenomethionine &
selenite), 200 mcg; Copper (chelated copper gluconate), 2 mg; Manganese (chelatged
manganese gluconate), 5 mg; Chromium (as picolinate), 200 mcg; Molybdenum, 150 mcg;
Potassium (amino acid chelate), 37.5 mg; Betaine Hydrochloride , 50 mg; Choline
Bitartrate, 50 mg; Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride, 50 mg; Inositol, 25 mg;
PABA (para amino benzoic acid), 10 mg; CoQ10, 5 mg; Boron, 1
mg; Lutein, 1 mg; Silicon (from horsetail), 350
mcg; Vanadium (sulfate), 10 mcg
Willvite: 60 Tablets, Code #30438:
List Price: $10.29,
Sale Price: $7.71
Willvite: 120 Tablets, Code #30439:
List Price: $18.69,
Sale Price: $14.01
Willvite Iron-Free 120 Tabs, Code 44384
List Price: $18.69,
Sale Price: $14.01
Willvite Iron-Free, 60 Tabs, Code 44383
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...from Willner
Chemists:
Joint
Formula
A combination of
nutrients and herbs
designed to support
normal joint function
and integrity. It com-
bines some of the
most potent agents
known for reducing
inflammation and maintaining and
rebuilding the matrix of collagen and con-
nective tissue of the joint.
Arthritis is a condition characterized by
an inflammation of a joint with accompa-
nying pain, swelling, stiffness and redness.
Osteoarthritis, a natural consequence of
aging joints, occurs when the cartilage
cushion which lines the joints becomes
stiffer and rougher. Rheumatoid arthritis is
the most severe type of the disease. The
body’s immune system acts against the
joints and surrounding tissue the same
way it would attack an unwanted invader.
Joints in the hands, feet and arms become
extremely painful, stiff and eventually
deformed. This type of arthritis can affect
the entire body.
Among the various methods of treating
arthritis, nutritional and herbal supple-
ments can play a valuable role. Impressive
research, along with growing clinical evi-
dence, shows that Glucosamine and
Chondroitin can relieve symptoms and, it
seems, even reverse the disease. Even
rheumatoid arthritis can be helped. A
recent study showed that people with this
condition do better when their levels of
Vitamin C are higher. Vitamin C, of
course, is a key component of collagen,
which makes up cartilage. Certain herbs
have been shown to reduce inflammation
and pain. Devil’s Claw, for example
(Harpagophytum procumbens), is one
example. The powerful antioxidant com-
ponents of Turmeric, Grape Seed and
Boswellin serve to combat the free-radical
tissue damage and inflammation associat-
ed with this painful condition. We feel
that a combination of anti-inflammatory
and healing nutrients and herbs is the
most effective approach.
Two Capsules of Joint Formula Contain:
Vitamin C
50 mg
Niacinamide
75 mg
Manganese (Gluconate) 2 mg
Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate
150 mg
DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) 100 mg
Turmeric Extract (95%) 100 mg
Devil's Claw Extract (4:1) 100 mg
L-Proline
100 mg
Horsetail Extract (2%) 50 mg
Boswellin Extract (60%) 50 mg
Grape Seed Extract* 45 mg
Grape Skin Extract*
30 mg
Bromelain (2400 GDU) 25 mg
*from 37.5 mg grape seed extract and
37.5 mg of grape skin/grape seed extract
(80:20).
Joint Formula,
by Willner Chemists
60 Capsules, Product Code: 30440
List Price: $16.99
Sale Price: $12.74
120 Capsules,
Code 34568
List: $32.59, ~ Discount: $26.07
SALE: $24.44
Oral Health Improved with
Nutrients and Herbs
Arnie: I saw an article about oral health,
and realized this is a topic we have not spo-
ken about in a long time.
Don: Now, the first things that come to
mind when you think about healthy teeth
and gums is calcium, vitamin D and maybe
vitamin C. You are not wrong, of course, but
there are other nutrients that you should
think about as well. We will tell you about
those. But first, what about calcium, vitamin
D and vitamin C?
Why calcium and vitamin D? Well, you
know that those nutrients are important for
healthy bone formation and maintenance.
This holds true for the bones of the jaw, and
the teeth. But, just as we have explained
when it comes to bone, calcium and vitamin
D is only part of the story. You need the
other minerals, magnesium for example, and
the other trace minerals–zinc, copper, boron,
silicon, etc–to really provide what is needed
for strong bones.
Arnie: There is that mineral, magnesium,
once again. If it seems as if you are hearing a
lot about magnesium these days, you are
right. We spoke about it last week, and many
times before that.
In addition to magnesium's role in bone
health, there have been a number of studies
recently showing its role in other health
problems–it was shown to lower the risk of
death from heart disease, it was shown to
improve blood pressure, and it was shown to
reduce the risk of colon cancer–just to name
a few.
Getting back to oral health, there was a
study in the September issue of the Journal
of Dental Research, titled "Magnesium
Deficiency is Associated with Periodontal
Disease." The authors point out that "in the
multifactorial pathogenesis of periodontitis,
there are still unknown factors influencing
the outcome of the disease. An association
between magnesium and periodontitis has
been suggested by preliminary studies." So
they investigated the association between
magnesium status and periodontal health in a
population-based analysis, conducting a
cross-sectional epidemiological investigation
involving 4290 subjects aged 20–80 yrs.
In subjects aged 40 yrs and older, increased
serum Mg/Ca was significantly associated
with reduced probing depth, less attachment
loss , and a higher number of remaining
teeth. They concluded "These results suggest
that nutritional magnesium supplementation
may improve periodontal health."
Don: So, if all of the other reasons for pay-
ing more attention to magnesium were not
enough, maybe this will do it for you. As we
have explained, first, be sure you are getting
magnesium in your supplements–not just cal-
cium, or calcium with vitamin D. You want to
look for a combination that contains calcium,
vitamin D and magnesium.
Second, make sure you are getting the right
amount of magnesium. In the past, it was felt
that half as much magnesium as calcium was
the appropriate ratio. In other words, it you
had 800 mg of calcium in the supplement,
you needed 400 mg of magnesium. Now,
however, the consensus of opinion is leaning
toward a one to one ratio, i.e. 800 mg of
magnesium along with 800 mg of calcium.
There is one cautionary note, however. For
some, this is a bonus. For others, it might not
be. Magnesium, in high doses, can have a
laxative action. Normally, these levels are not
enough to cause this, especially if you divide
the dose, but we just want you to be aware
of the possibility.
Arnie: What about vitamin C? We think of
vitamin C right away when it comes to oral
health because one of the classic signs of a
vitamin C deficiency is the disease scurvy.
Scurvy is characterized by bleeding gums and
loose teeth. Vitamin C is necessary for proper
collagen synthesis, and when this fails, one of
the first places you see it is in the gums.
So it is important to get optimal levels of
vitamin C, as well, I suggest, as the various
bioflavonoids usually found along with vita-
min C in nature.
In addition to calcium, magnesium, vitamin
D and vitamin C, other common vitamin and
minerals that are important include iron,
niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B12. A defi-
cient of iron can produce degradation of the
membrane on the tongue, and a deficiency
of B12 can result in sores in the mouth.
Don: Now, what about some of the less
well know nutrients connected with oral
health? One area that shows promise is pro-
biotics.
This is based on the fact that tooth decay,
and related oral health problems, is caused
by a bacterial called Streptococcus mutans.
This bacteria binds to the teeth and forms
dental plaque. It converts sugar to acid,
which breaks down the enamel of the teeth.
Plaque irritate the gums, and leads to peri-
odontal disease.
Well, if you can use good bacteria to fight
the bad bacteria, just as you do in the bow-
els, you can improve oral health.
Arnie: And research seems to be support-
ing this. Various strains of friendly bacteria
are being looked at, and I'm sure products
will soon be available designed specifically
for this purpose.
There is some interesting research on a
strain we already know about, and that is
Lactobacillus reuteri. Nature's Way sells it,
under the Primadophilus label.
A study with 42 subjects with moderate
gingivitis showed benefits of L. reuteri pro-
dentis against gingivitis, otherwise known as
bleeding or inflamed gums. And another
study, from the University of Copenhagen
reported that chewing gum formulated with
L. reuteri was capable of significantly reduce
halitosis.
Don: Now I have not tried this yet, but if I
had gum disease, I would buy a jar of
Primadophilus Reuteri powder, and use it as
a mouthwash. Another idea–and this is
something I will definitely try–is to add it to
my toothpast. It just so happens that I just
started using a xylitol toothpaste, from NOW
Foods. I think it's called something like
XyliWhite, It has a nice cinnamon flavor. I'm
going to sprinkle the Primadophilus Reuteri
onto it when I brush my teeth.
Arnie: Another interesting development in
oral health is the role of omega-3 fatty acids.
You might think that this is not too surprising,
given the anti-inflammatory action of omega-
3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA, but it turns
out that there may be more to it than that.
Studies have shown that omega-3's have anti-
bacterial action.
A study published in Molecular Oral
Microbiology, from the University of
Kentucky, indicated that EPA (eicosapen-
taenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), as well as
their fatty acid ethyl esters could inhibit the
growth of oral pathogens, including
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