Nutrients improve cognitive
function and memory in older
adults
B vitamins boosted cognition
Good brain function in older adults
depends on a constant supply of certain B
vitamins, which help keep inflammatory
homocysteine levels in check. To test if B
vitamins could improve cognitive function in
middle aged and older adults, doctors gave
104 people 800 mcg of folic acid, 10 mg of
vitamin B6, and 25 mcg of vitamin B12 per
day, or a placebo.
After 14 weeks, vitamin B levels in the
placebo group had stayed the same or
decreased, and homocysteine levels
increased, while cognitive function did not
change. In the supplement group, levels of B
vitamins increased while inflammatory homo-
cysteine levels decreased, and cognitive func-
tion significantly improved.
Discussing their findings, doctors said low
vitamin B and elevated homocysteine levels
injure the brain, creating the conditions that
can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other
cognitive disorders, and for older adults with
elevated homocysteine levels, recommend
taking B-vitamin supplements regularly.
Reference: Nutritional Neuroscience; June,
2014, Published Online
Resveratrol improved memory
Restricting calories or taking nutrients that
imitate these effects may help the aging
brain. Resveratrol may be one such nutrient,
and in prior studies, improved memory in
animals. In this study, 46 healthy, overweight
older adults took 200 mg of resveratrol per
day, or a placebo.
After 26 weeks, while the placebo group
had not improved, men and women who
took resveratrol had much better recall of
words they had seen on a list 30 minutes
earlier, had lower long-term-average blood
sugar levels, and images of the brain showed
better connectivity between regions involved
in memory.
Reference: Journal
of Neuroscience;
2014, Vol. 34, No.
23, 7862-70
The range from high to low was 30.7 grams
of fiber to 13 grams of fiber per day.
Doctors said the greatest benefit came from
insoluble fiber, which repels water and adds
bulk to the stool, helping food pass more
quickly through the stomach and intestines.
The best sources for insoluble fiber are whole
wheat and whole grains, wheat bran, nuts
and seeds, cabbage, celery, green beans,
dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, and
root-vegetable skins.
Reference: International Journal of Cancer;
2014, Vol. 135, No. 8, 1940-8
Vitamin D and colorectal cancer
In order to test for a link between vitamin
D and colorectal cancer, doctors in this study
compared 476 men and women with col-
orectal cancer to 476 men and women with-
out colorectal cancer, but who were of simi-
lar age, gender, and race, and who were
examined at the same time, both at the start
of the study and once later on during follow-
up.
Men and women with the highest circulat-
ing levels of vitamin D were 40 percent less
likely to have developed colorectal cancer
compared to men and women who had the
lowest vitamin D levels. Adjusting for other
health factors that could affect chances for
cancer and for seasonal variations in levels of
vitamin D did not change the finding that
vitamin D is beneficial.
Reference: International Journal of Cancer;
August, 2014, Published Online
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the nutritional supplement professionals
Phyto-Tech™ Menopause Complex (for Menopausal symptoms)
Phyto-Tech™ Fertility Complex (if infertile, trying to become preg-
nant)
Phyto-Tech™ Dong Quai Root (if estrogen deficient)
Phyto-Tech™ Black Cohosh Root (for hot flashes, cramps)
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 56989
Chinese Red Ginseng
Chinese Red Ginseng
Ginseng is the premier adaptogenic, immune-modulating herb.
Chinese Red Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is more “stimulating” or
warming than American Ginseng.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those suffering from
fatigue, burn-out, frequent illness, depression. Red Chinese Ginseng
is thought to increase vigor, energy, vitality and resistance to illness
and environmental or external stress. It is often the preferred adap-
togenic herb for the elderly.
Supplemental Information:
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng increases vigor, energy, vitality
and resistance to illness and environmental stresses. It is best for
those who are depleted and are low on passion in life. It is also
indicted for those working too hard and are afraid of burn out. Red
Chinese Ginseng will increase the stress hormone ACTH from the
pituitary that helps the body adapt to stress. When stress is initiating
the breakdown on one’s innate weakness (genetic, constitutional,
predispositional tendencies), Red Chinese Ginseng will help the
body to cope and therefore assist in many chronic diseases, especial-
ly if debilitating and wasting.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is not for those in their prime
of life who are full of fire, the Type-A personality. It is for those who
used to be that way and are now not what they used to be. It helps
in the aging process to stay alert, youthful, energetic and adaptive to
environmental changes. It is immunomodulating and keeps the
immune system firing on all levels.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is a tonic for the 21st century
with the fast paced life style that creates accelerated wear and tear.
It gives more mileage to the body.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng should be considered for
depression in the elderly who might not be chemically depressed in
a St. John’s Wort way (serotonin), but need some energy to process
life with more passion and enjoyment. It is synergistic with Ginkgo
for the elderly.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng is a more yang or
warming and stimulating ginseng than the American.
Eleuthero Root (sometimes referred to as Siberian Ginseng)
is not a true Ginseng and is considered neutral, not warming
or cooling.
Phyto-Tech™ Chinese Red Ginseng contains 333 mg of imported
Chinese Red Ginseng per 30 drops.
Dosage: 15-45 drops, 2-3 times per day It is best used as a long
term tonic (1-3 months and longer).
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57023
Chlorophyll Extract
Chlorophyll Extract
Often considered the “blood” of plants, chlorophyll is structurally
similar to hemoglobin. It has a protective and detoxifcation
action.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those with heavy metal
toxicity and those looking for cleansing and detoxification properties.
Those with bad breath and body odor. Those suffering from fatigue
and those with slow healing wounds.
Phyto-Tech™ Chlorophyll provides 100 mg Chlorophyll, from
Mulberry leaf, per 30 drops.
Dosage: 15-30 drops in water or juice, 1-2 time daily, or as need-
ed
Supplemental Information:
Chlorophyll is the sunlight collecting molecule in plants that gives
them their green pigment. Plants use chlorophyll to collect light
needed for photosynthesis. Through photosynthesis Chlorophyll mol-
ecules have the ability to convert solar energy into chemical energy
by manufacturing carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water.
Chlorophyll is often referred to as the “blood” of plants.
Interestingly, Chlorophyll molecules are structurally very similar to
human hemoglobin molecules. The difference between the two
being that Chlorophyll carries Magnesium at its center and hemoglo-
bin carries iron at its center. Like iron, Chlorophyll helps the body
build red blood cells and thus increases oxygen availability. It ener-
gizes and revitalizes the body and is helpful for fatigue, shortness of
breath, asthma, altitude sickness and intense physical exertion.
Chlorophyll acts as an internal deodorizer and is helpful for people
with halitosis (bad breath) and body odor. It can be used as an aid to
reduce digestive tract odor from a colostomy or ileostomy and also
fecal odor caused by incontinence. It can also help for foul smelling
gas. Chlorophyll cleanses and nourishes the intestinal tract and is
healing to the mucosal lining. It can also be helpful for constipation.
Chorophyll is an excellent whole body cleanser. It not only detoxi-
fies the digestive tract, but also facilitates cleansing of the blood and
liver and assists in the chelation of heavy metals. It is capable of neu-
tralizing harmful oxidants and may reduce oxidative damage from
certain carcinogens. It also has the ability to form tight molecular
complexes with carcinogens and in doing so blocks the body’s
absorption of them. In a placebo controlled study conducted in
China Chlorophyll supplementation was found to decrease DNA
damage caused by aflatoxin, a liver carcinogen produced by fungus
in moldy grains and legumes. Scientists hope that in populations
with unavoidable dietary aflatoxin exposure Chlorophyll supplemen-
tation could significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cancer.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 56977
Cinnamon Bark 40
Cinnamon Bark 40
This is a standardized Cinnamon Bark complex in a liquid filled
veggie cap.
Historically, Cinnamon has been used for various gastrointestinal
problems. More recently, interest has centered on the research
showing that Cinnamon can help normalize blood sugar control.
This is of major interest to those with type 2 diabetes.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those with blood sugar
regulation problems, including type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and
cholesterol related conditions.
Each two liquid filled veggie caps contain 250 mg of Cinnamon
Bark (alcohol extract), 75 mg of Cinnamon Bark (supercritical carbon
dioxide extract, standardized ro 40 mg Cinnamaldehydes.
According to Natural Standard Integrative Medicine database,
“Cinnamon may be used for various medical conditions (77;?78). In
a survey of parents in Germany determining the use of complemen-
tary and alternative medicines in children with type 1 diabetes in
four pediatric diabetes centers (located in Leipzig, Berlin, Stuttgart,
and Bonn), 5.6% reported using cinnamon for this indication (79).
Cinnamon has been touted as having a positive effect on postprandi-
al glucose metabolism (80). Its ability to lower blood sugar in individ-
uals with diabetes has been discussed (81). Naturally occurring com-
pounds found in cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), including chromi-
um and polyphenols, may improve insulin sensitivity (82). Human
data suggest that cinnamon exhibits "sweet" properties and may be
used in strategies for reduction of sugar intake (83).
Each two liquid filled veggie caps contain 250 mg of Cinnamon
Bark (alcohol extract), 75 mg of Cinnamon Bark (supercritical carbon
dioxide extract, standardized ro 40 mg Cinnamaldehydes.
Also available in a vegetarian capsule form. Each veggie capsule
contains 410 mg of certified organic Cinnamon Bark.
The Cinnamon used in Phyto-Tech™ Cinnamon supplements is
Cinnamomum cassia, the species utilized in research. It is certified
organic and vegetarian.
60 Liquid Filled Capsules - Prod Code: 57092
90 Veggie Caps - Prod Code: 60118
Cleanse Complex 1:2
Cleanse Complex 1:2
A herbal formula based on traditional concepts of a rapid,
systemic (full body) cleansing.
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Nutrients Lowered Chances Of
Colon And Prostate Cancer
Calcium and colorectal cancer
Harvard School of Public Health
researchers analyzed 20 studies covering
1,415,596 people, measuring calcium in the
diet, and comparing these levels to instances
of colorectal cancer.
Overall, doctors found that each increase
in calcium of 300 mg per day lowered the
chances of colorectal cancer by 8 percent.
For those consuming an average of 1,000 mg
of calcium per day, compared to those who
consumed 250 mg, chances were 18 percent
lower. And people consuming an average of
1,750 mg of calcium per day were 26 per-
cent less likely to develop colorectal cancer
compared to those who got 250 mg of calci-
um per day.
Fiber and prostate cancer
Earlier lab studies suggest fiber is protec-
tive, but few human studies have tested for a
link to prostate cancer. In this study, 3,313
men recorded their daily diets while not tak-
ing fiber supplements. After 12 years of fol-
low-up, researchers found that, compared to
those with the lowest levels, men consuming
the highest levels of fiber were 53 percent
less likely to have developed prostate cancer.