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Ashwagandha is also indicated specifically in autoim-
mune disorders. It helps immunity to self modulate. It
also has an affinity to help chronic neuro-muscular dis-
orders such as fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Phyto-Tech™ Ashwagandha Root contains the follow-
ing: Fresh Ashwaganda Root (Withania somnifera),
Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. It is certified organic.
Dosage: 30-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as need-
ed in juice or water.
Complimentary Formulas: Phyto-Tech™ Adaptogen
Complex; Phyto-Tech™ Ginseng Energy Blend.
Ashwagandha Root 1:1.5 - 1 fl oz ~ Prod Code: 57008
Astragalus Root
Astragalus Root
As a long term tonic, Astragalus helps boost deep
immunity and resistance.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those
who get sick easily or suffer from chronic health prob-
lems. It is especially useful for those undergoing
chemotherapy.
“You may already be accustomed to taking echi-
nacea at the first sign of a cold or flu, or when people
around you are getting sick. How is astragalus differ-
ent? Like echinacea, Astragalus not only helps prevent
colds and flu but shortens the course of a bug once it
has set in. Astragalus can also be used as a long-term
preventive and restorative herb, both to prevent illness
and to renew energy and vitality once an acute illness
hs passed. Scientific evidence salso suggests that astra-
galus may be one of the most important herbs for
strengthening the immune system against serious dis-
eases, including cancer.” (McCaleb, Robert, et al, The
Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs, The Herb Research
Foundation, Prima Health, 2000)
The indications listed for Astragalus include the fol-
lowing: colds and flu, chronic respiratory problems
such as bronchitis, digestive ailments, susceptibility to
infectious disease, recovery after illness, general weak-
ness and fatigue, cancer.
The active constituents include polysaccharides (glu-
cans), saponins (astragalosides), flavonoids and phytos-
terols, all of which contribute to the positive actions of
Astragalus. It increases the number of stem cells in
bone marrow and lymph tissue and encourages their
development into active immune cells. It appears to
help trigger immune cells from a "resting" state into
heightened activity. One study showed Astragalus root
helps promote and maintain respiratory health. It also
enhances the body's production of immunoglobulin
and stimulates macrophages. Astragalus can help acti-
vate T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Astragalus
stimulated NK-cell activity of human peripheral blood
lymphocytes and restored steroid-inhibited NK-cell
activity in another study.
Traditionally, many herbalists feel Astragalus is best
used when not acute. In other words, use it in
between acute episodes in order to boost immunity
and avoid frequent acute episodes. Astragalus is indi-
cated for those who get sick frequently, for illnesses
that do not resolve in a reasonable time, for those who
get sick time after time. It is also indicated for those
using antibiotics frequently. Think of it as an herbal flu
shot, so take it before the immune season begins,
especially for the elderly, the young and the immune
suppressed.
Phyto-Tech™ Astragalus Root 1:3 contains Astragalus
membranaceus, 333 mg/ml, certified organic.
Dosage: 20-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as need-
ed in juice or water.
Complimentary Formulas: Phyto-Tech™ Immune
Complex
Astragalus Root 1:3 - 1 fl oz ~ Prod Code: 56949
Astragalus Root, 460 mg - 90 Veg Caps
Prod Code: 60340
Attention Complex
Attention Complex
This “Child Friendly” supplement supports healthy
attention and concentration.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Children
who suffer from ADHD, ADD, poor concentration and
focus, stress, fatigue and mental exhaustion.
Phyto-Tech™ Attention Plus is effective for increasing
cognitive ability, helping attention, memory and focus,
increasing concentration capacity, reducing mental fog
and alleviating stress and fatigue. It can be helpful for
those who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), which affects one’s ability to pay
attention, stay still, and/or control their impulses.
Phyto-Tech™ Attention Complex contains the follow-
ing herbs Ginkgo biloba Leaf, Gotu Kola Leaf, Licorice
Phyto-Tech™ Liquid Herbal
Supplements
Product Reference
Guide
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Important Notice: The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health, and the proper use of dietary supplements. It is
not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you have a medical problem, you
should seek medical help. Products described herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate disease.
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you just go to the home page,
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left side. Go down to the one
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Carnitine, Carnosine,
Carotene and Creatine
The following is a transcript of the
opening comments from The
Willner Window Radio Program.
This show was originally broadcast
on May 13, 2012.
The Willner Window can be heard
every Sunday, from 2 to 4 pm, on
WOR (710 AM) or on the internet,
www.wor710.com. MP3 files of
prevsious shows can be played or
downloaded from
www.willner.com. Go to the “Radio
Show” tab.
Arnie: Today, we want to start off
the show by talking about certain
important nutrients, available as
supplements, that some people
may find confusing. Confusing for
several reasons. For one thing, the
names are similar. I'm talking about
carnitine and carnosine.
Don: Not only are the names
similar, but one of them, carnitine,
comes in several different forms.
We have tried to explain why, and
how you can decide which form is
right for you in the past, but we
keep getting questions about this.
We had some one ask last week.
So perhaps it deserves some atten-
tion once again.
And, Arnie, as far as this confu-
sion over names, maybe we should
expand it even more. Beside carni-
tine and carnosine, I wonder if we
should lump creatine and carotene
into the mix?
Arnie: It is interesting that there
are so many supplements with sim-
ilar names. So maybe you are right.
Let's get the easy ones out of the
way first. Creatine.
Creatine is a substance that is
formed in the body from certain
amino acids. It can also be
obtained from the diet, or supple-
ments. It's absorbed in the small
intestine, transported to the liver
where it joins up with creatine
formed in the body, and is trans-
ported to the various tissue of the
body, including muscles and
nerves.
Creatine is, basically, a fuel. It
gets converted in the tissues to
phosphocreatine, a major source of
stored energy for the body.
Availability of phosphocreatine in
skeletal muscle may be the limiting
factor in muscle performance dur-
ing high intensity and brief periods
of muscular activity. Thus, it is
thought that supplementing with
creatine may increase levels of
phosphocreatine and thus enhance
maximal exercise performance.
Don: Some have claimed that
creatine supplementation can
enhance muscle mass. Others say
no, this is just creatine-induced
water retention.
So the first thing to remember is
that creatine is used as a supple-
ment primarily for energy, sports
like body building, sprints and
other high intensity activities. It
would not be recommended for
endurance type activities. Due to
it's effect on muscle function, it
may also be of value in medical
conditions such as congestive heart
failure.
Arnie: OK. Carnitine, Carnosine,
Creatine and Carotene. We just
took care of creatine. How about
carotene?
Don: None of the others are true
vitamins. Carotene, or beta-
carotene, is a vitamin–almost.
When levels of vitamin A are low,
the body converts beta-carotene to
vitamin A. This may be it's most
important function, even though it
does have antioxidant properties.
We are actually talking about a
family of compounds, called
carotenoids. Beta-carotene is only
one. Others are alpha-carotene,
lycopene, lutein, zeaxantin and
astaxanthin.
All of these substances, by the
way, are found in plants and algae,
as the brightly colored, fat soluble
pigments that give them their char-
acteristic color.
Arnie: So what do we have left.
We took care of creatine and
carotene. We are left with carnitine
and carnosine. Let's go to carno-
sine.
Carnosine is a small molecule, a
dipeptide composed ot two amino
acids, histidine and alanine. It is
found in animal tissue, concentrat-
ed in skeletal muscle, heart, nerve
and brain tissue.
Don: One might be tempted to
say the carnosine is a little like cre
atine, in that it is used by athletes
and bodybuilders. They think it
improves recovery from muscle
fatigue. But that would not really
be doing it justice. In spite of the
fact that its exact mechanism of
action is still unclear, there is a
good deal of evidence that it may
have value in many other areas
beside muscle fatigue.
Arnie: There is some evidence,
for example, that carnosine may b
something of an anti-aging, or
longevity nutrient. There is evi-
dence it may be of value in treati
autism. There are studies that sho
that carnosine may not only pre-
vent cataracts and other eye disor
ders, but it may even reverse
cataracts once formed. And carno
sine has been recommeded for
preventing or treating the compli-
cations of diabetes.
So there are many claims for
carnosine, but it would be nice if
there was a little more research to
support the claims. It seems safe,
however, and in many of these
conditions, we don't have many
other treatments that offer more
promise. So you may be hearing a
lot more about carnosine in the
future. It's available in tablets and
capsules, usually in a 500 mg dos
In Europe, it is approved as an ey
drop, . . . A form of carnosine,
zinc carnosine, is available as well
and said to be effective in treating
ulcers.
Don: OK, so that covers carno-
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