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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Spring 2014
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the nutritional supplement professionals
mula and ask whether it would be
better if we included lutein and
zeaxanthin in the regimen? Do we
ask “if this collection of basic
antioxidants was so helpful, might it
not be even better if we included a
broader selection of potent antioxi-
dants in the regimen, antioxidants
such as alpha-lipoic acid, glu-
tathione and/or glutathione precur-
sors, manganese, and phyto antioxi-
dants such as those found in billber-
ry, ginkgo, grape skin.
The researchers demonstrated that
one particular mixture of antioxi-
dants was significantly beneficial in
reducing AMD. They did not prove
that this was the best mixture. They
did not prove that other, similar
mixtures might not be even better.
My advice–probably obvious by
now–is to looks at the bigger pic-
ture. You don’t need an “AREDS”
formula. Instead, you need to make
sure your total supplement regimen
includes those nutrients–and more.
You are probably already getting
those nutrients, at those levels, in
the various nutritional supplements
you already take. The lesson you
should be taking away from this
research is that antioxidants are a
key to the prevention and treatment
of AMD.
You certainly do not want to limit
yourself to an “AREDS” formula
alone. There are other nutrients
(lutein, omega-3 oils, vitamin A,
ginkgo biloba, bilberry, goji, seleni-
um, n-acetyl cysteine, alpha-lipoic
acid, coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinol,
acetyl-l-carnitine, etc) that are
important. And tying all of this
together with a good broad spec-
trum multivitamin multimineral is
essential.
The Pharmacist Says: On a
personal note, my primary
area of health vulnerability is
my eyes. I have had cataract
surgery. I am already
suffering partial visual field
loss due to glaucoma. I have
a family history of glaucoma.
I was extremely myopic,
which increases my potential
for various retinal damage.
Adjusting my supplement
protocol to accommodate
this problem is of the highest
importance to me. I do not
take an “AREDS” formula.
Instead, I apply the lesson
learned from that research by
including the following
products in my daily
supplement regimen:
• Antiox Phyto Complex II
(Willner Chemists, Code:
63745). This is a powerful
blend of antioxidants from
plant extracts (Acai Berry,
Mangosteen,
Goji,
Pomegranate, Green Tea,
Grape Skin and Grape Seed).
Dose: One capsule twice a
day.
• Blackcurrant with Lutein
(Jarrow Formulas, Code:
55410)
Each capsule contains 200
mg of black currant extract,
along with 10 mg lutein and
400 mcg Zeaxanthin. Dose:
One capsule twice a day.
• Omega Vision (Nordic
Naturals, Code: 55601) A
blend of omega-3 fish oil
(High DHA to EPA ratio)
with extra lutein (10 mg per
softgel) and zeaxanthin.
Dose: One or two softgels,
twice a day.
• Willvite Multivitamin
Multimineral
(Willner
Chemists, Code: 30439). A
full spectrum, balanced
multivitamin multimineral,
with
calcium
and
magnesium. It provides 30
mg of zinc, as an amino acid
chelate and 2 mg copper, as
the gluconate. It also
provides 300 IU of natural
vitamin E and a total of
20,000 IU of vitamin A. That
20,000 IU of vitamin A is
divided as follows: 15,000
IU as natural beta-carotein
and 5,000 IU as actual,
preformed vitamin A. This is
a bonus when it comes to
various conditions, including
AMD prevention. And
finally, it also includes 1000
mg of vitamin C, as ascorbic
acid and calcium ascorbate
along with all the other B-
vitamins, trace minerals, etc.
Dose: 2 tablets, two times a
day.
• Alpha Lipoic Sustain 300
with Biotin
(Jarrow
Formulas, Code 59190,
32968)
A powerful, fat soluble
antioxidant. It has been
shown to have special value
in glaucoma and diabetes.
Dose: One tablet twice a day.
• Ubiquinol 100 mg (various
brands, Jarrow Formula QH-
Absorb Code: 59922)
Powerful antioxidant. Look
for “Kaneka” trademark
symbol. Dose: One softgel,
two times a day.
Antiox Phyto Blend (Willner
Chemists, Code: 57551).
This is optional. It is similar
to the Antiox Phyto
Complex, above, but is a
liquid (dropper bottler) rather
than a capsule. I add a
dropperful of Antiox Phyto
Blend to my bottled water,
my evening Margarita, as a
way to get additional phyto
antioxidants. It contains
Acai, Mangosteen,
Pomegranate and Goji. It has
a mild, berry flavor and
easily blends in with water,
etc.
Now, this is not my total
supplement regimen.
I also take extra vitamin D3,
GPLC (Glycine Propionyl-
L-Carnitine, Probiotics, etc).
But these are those products I
count on to provide the
specific nutrients shown to
be protective (and perhaps
therapeutic) for AMD
prevention and other eye
problems. Don Goldberg.
The above information on nutri-
tional supplements and AMD was
adapted from a post by Don
Goldberg on his blog, www.don-
goldberg.com.
Migraine Headaches
Studies have shown that people
who suffer from migraine
headaches can reduce the frequency
of attacks by supplementing with
magnesium. Other studies have
shown that 400 milligrams of vita-
min B2 (riboflavin) per day can
reduce the severity and frequency of
attacks by two-thirds. Many other
supplements have been shown to be
helpful, including 5-HTP, omega-3
oils, calcium, vitamin D, SAMe,
and the herbs feverfew, butterbur,
and ginkgo biloba.
Wouldn’t it be foolish for someone
suffering from migraine headaches
not to avail themselves of one or
more of these simple treatments?
Pregnancy
The importance of supplementing
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The Best Supplements For Your Health:
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How do you make the best even better? Incorporate the
latest research:
• Reduce calcium from 1000mg to 800 mg
• Increase magnesium from 500mg to 600 mg
• Increase vitamin D3 from 400 IU to 800 IU
• Increase vitamin B12 from 100 mcg to 200 mcg
• Reduce selenium from 200 mcg to 100 mcg
• Reduce chromium from 200 mcg to 100 mcg
• Use chelates and active coenzyme forms
• Add natural lycopene, 2 mg
• Increase lutein from 1 mg to 2 mg
• Increase CoQ10 level from 5 mg to 20 mg
• Increase levels of B-vitamins by 20%
• Reduce zinc to 20 mg
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