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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Autumn, 2015
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• Willner Chemists •
the nutritional supplement professionals
and increases the overall antioxidant capacity of the blood.
The powerful antioxidants in Green Tea may help fight the free
radicals that contribute to skin, lung, and stomach cancer as well as
contribute to lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. Green
Tea is rich in a type of polyphenol called catechin. Catechins are 40
to 200 times more effective in seeking out and destroying free radi-
cals than Vitamin A, C and E. These catechins include four major
polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin
gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and epicatechin (EC). Of these
compounds EGCG is the most abundant in green tea and has gener-
ated the most interest. Peer?reviewed scientific research has consis-
tently shown that EGCG is a potent antioxidant, deactivating health-
damaging free-radicals. By virtue of its antioxidant effects EGCG has
been shown to exert a number of beneficial activities, such as reduc-
ing inflammation, and normalizing cell and tissue functions. In pro-
moting cardiovascular health EGCG has been shown to inhibit free-
radical activity in the arteries, improving coronary circulation. Other
studies have shown that ECGC has a benefit in normalizing blood
glucose and protecting the pancreas from oxidative damage, as well
as in boosting metabolism and burning fat. Green tea catechins and
ECGC in particular have also been shown to naturally support detox-
ification and the elimination of toxic substances from the body while
protecting the liver.
Grape skin and grape seed extracts are anti-inflammatory and
radioprotective. They are abundant in a group of polyphenols called
procyanidins. Procyanidins are strong antioxidants, lipid peroxidation
inhibitors, and free radical scavengers. Procyanidins have antimuta-
genic effects, meaning they can counteract environmental mutagens,
which are thought to be one of the causes of chronic degenerative
diseases. Procyanidins also increase circulation making them helpful
for conditions such as venous insufficiency (a condition in which the
veins have trouble sending blood from the legs back to the heart). A
placebo controlled study showed that treatment with procyanidins
improved venous functionality and reduced pain, cramps, edema
and paresthesias (tingling). Due to procyanidins positive effects on
circulation, grape skin and seed extracts are helpful for numerous
vision disorders. Studies show treatment with procyanidins from the
extracts increase resistance to glare, decrease ocular stress from pro-
longed activity at a computer and improve contrast sensitivity, retinal
function and sensitivity in myopia (nearsightedness).
Complimentary Productrs: Phyto-Tech™ Antiox Phyto Blend, liq-
uid herbal extract and Phyto-Tech™ Green Tea Guo, regular and
peach flavored.
New, High Potency Atiox Phyto Complex II 375 mg Veggie Caps
90 Veggie Caps - Prod Code 63745
Anxiety Complex
This is a calming, soothing and relaxing formula that focuses on
emotional stress.
Phyto-Tech™ Anxiety Complex is a blend of herbs with anti-anxi-
ety properties, including Kava Kava, Pulsatilla and Lobelia, which
helps to reduce anxiety, nervous irritability, and panic attacks.
Anxiety Complex will calm and sooth the mind when going through
difficult times emotionally and mentally, but it does not interfere
with collgnitive function, allowing you to stay alert and think clearly.
Who would benefit from this supplement? Those who suffer from
anxiety, too much stress, insomnia due to an overactive mind, worry,
and mild depression. Those who need to remain clear headed, but
also need a calming and soothing effect. Those who suffer from
panic attacks and performance anxiety. Those whose mild depres-
sion is related to anxiety or severe stress.
Phyto-Tech™ Anxiety Complex contains the following herbs: Night
Blooming Cereus, Vanuatu Kava Root, St. John’s Wort Flowers,
Lobelia Herb, Pulsatilla Herb.
Phyto-Tech Anxiety Complex is a blend of herbs with anti-anxiety
properties, including Kava Kava, Pulsatilla and Lobelia, which helps
to reduce anxiety, nervous irritability, and panic attacks. Anxiety
Complex will calm and sooth the mind when going through difficult
times emotionally and mentally, but it does not interfere with coll-
gnitive function, allowing you to stay alert and think clearly.
Dosage: Acute short-term need: 2-4 squirts every hour as needed.
Anxiet-Ease can be increased to 1 tsp. (6 squirts) for short-term
strong anxiety reducing doses.
Tonic long-term need: 30-60 drops 2-3 times per day.
Complimentary Products: These other Phyto-Tech™ herbal formu-
las can be used along with Anxiety Complex under the following
conditions:
If mild depression accompanies anxiety, consider St. John's
Complex or St. John's Wort.
If an over-all calming, sedating action is needed, consider Phyto-
Tech™ Relax PM.
If exhaustion is present, consider Phyto-Tech™ Adaptogen
Complex or Phyto-Tech™ Ginseng Energy Blend.
If body pain is present, consider Phyto-Tech™ MuscleGesic.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57014
Arnica Oil 1:6 Topical
A popular first-aid remedy for trauma, injuries.
Arnica is the pre-eminent remedy for trauma, injuries, and acci-
dents and is a common part of first aid kits and home medicine cab-
inets. This topical oil is massaged into painful tissue that has been
traumatized from an accident, athletic event and overexertion.
Massage Therapists and Chiropractors commonly use arnica oil on
muscle and joints that are problematic in order to disburse congest-
ed fluids in a painful area.
It is thought that Arnica works as a fluid transport stimulating herb.
It moves interstitual fluids through ischemic tissue. Ischemic tissue is
tissue that has diminished oxygen content because of restricted
blood and fluid flow. This action by Arnica on the painful tissue
helps it heal and stop the pain cycle. As a result of the increased cir-
culation, cellular waste is removed, bruises clear up, pain diminish-
es, tissue heals, tissue oxygenates and recovery time is significantly
reduced.
Athletes find arnica reduces potential for injury, reduces recovery
time from injury and bruising.
Arnica Topical Oil is great for the daily bumps and bruises
inevitable in life and especially childhood. It is safe for kids.
Phyto-Tech™ Arnica Oil 1:6 Topical contains the following: Arnica
montana Flowers (Wild Harvested), Sage Essential Oil, Extra Virgin
Cold Pressed Olive Oil,
Note: First extracted in alcohol and oil to maximize potency, then
the alcohol is removed.
Special Note: Most Arnica on the market is “Mexican” Arnica. This
is commonly Heterothica inuloides, an adulterant and is not true
Arnica. The Vitality Works Arnica products are made from the true
European Arnica montana.
Cautions: Do not apply to open wounds, ulcerations or on areas
prone to bleeding; Do not take internally; Discontinue use if very
sensitive skin results in a rash.
Complimentary Formulas and Single Herbs:
Phyto-Tech™ MuscleGesic, an oral formula for muscle and general
body pain, inflammation
Phyto-Tech™ Comfrey Root 1:3 (to promote healing of breaks,
fractures, sprains, cuts, lesions)
Phyto-Tech™ Valerian Root 1:2 (for severe pain)
Phyto-Tech™ St. John’s Wort 1:2 (if nerves are very sensitive or
painful)
Dosage: Massage into effected areas as needed. Repeat 2-3 times
per day or as needed.
Arnica works best if applied in full concentration to the problemat-
ic area. It is less effective if applied all over the body as massage oil.
Use a different oil for a massage (i.e. almond oil) and arnica on the
painful area.
1 fl oz - Prod Code: 57082
Ashwagandha Root
Ashwagandha Root
Known as “Ayurvedic Ginseng,” Ashwagandha supports stamina,
endurance, and energy.
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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.
Product Reference Guide: Willner Chemists Phyto-Tech™ Herbal Supplements
CoQ10 eased chronic symptoms
in war veterans
What can it do for you?
Some U.S. men and women who served in
the 1990-91 Gulf War came home with a set
of chronic symptoms related to low energy.
Doctors suggest a link to damaged mitochon-
dria—the energy generators of the cell. In
this study, 39 male and 7 female veterans
with symptoms took 100 or 300 mg of
CoQ10 per day, or a placebo.
After four to five months, while there was
no effect overall, three of four men who took
100 mg of CoQ10 reported that 19 of the 20
most common symptoms improved, includ-
ing headache, fatigue with exertion, irritabili-
ty, memory recall, and muscle pain. None of
the men got worse. Some who took the 300
mg dose had sleep problems, although there
were other benefits.
While the study was small, the significant
improvements in symptoms suggest CoQ10
may play a role in improving health in Gulf
War veterans.
Reference: Neural Computation; November,
2014, Vol. 26, No. 11, 2594-651
For more details, or to read the full study,
go to:
6/11
Here is the actual abstract of the published
study.
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits Symptoms
in Gulf War Veterans: Results of a
Randomized Double-Blind Study
We sought to assess whether coenzyme
Q10 (CoQ10) benefits the chronic multi-
symptom problems that affect one-quarter to
one-third of 1990–1 Gulf War veterans, using
a randomized, double-blind, placebo-con-
trolled study. Participants were 46 veterans
meeting Kansas and Centers for Disease
Control criteria for Gulf War illness.
Intervention was PharmaNord (Denmark)
CoQ10 100 mg per day (Q100), 300 mg per
day (Q300), or an identical-appearing place-
bo for 3.5 0.5 months. General self-rated
health (GSRH), the primary outcome, differed
across randomization arms at baseline, and
sex significantly predicted GSRH change,
compelling adjustment for baseline GSRH and
prompting sex-stratified analysis. GSRH
showed no significant benefit in the com-
bined-sex sample. Among males (85% of par-
ticipants), Q100 significantly benefited GSRH
versus placebo and versus Q300, providing
emphasis on Q100. Physical function (sum-
mary performance score, SPS) improved on
Q100 versus placebo. A rise in CoQ10
approached significance as a predictor of
improvement in GSRH and significantly pre-
dicted SPS improvement. Among 20 symp-
toms each present in half or more of the
enrolled veterans, direction-of-difference on
Q100 versus placebo was favorable for all
except sleep problems; sign test 19:1, ) with
several symptoms individually significant.
Significance for these symptoms despite the
small sample underscores large effect sizes,
and an apparent relation of key outcomes to
CoQ10 change increases prospects for causal-
ity. In conclusion, Q100 conferred benefit to
physical function and symptoms in veterans
with Gulf War illness. Examination in a larger
sample is warranted, and findings from this
study can inform the conduct of a larger trial.
Multivitamin-herb supplement
improved mood in women
Doctors were curious if a single dose of a
multivitamin/mineral/herbal supplement
would affect mental function in older adults,
something no previous studies have tested. In
this study, 76 healthy women, aged 50 to 75,
took the supplement or a placebo.
After one hour, while there was no change
for placebo, women in the supplement group
reported better overall mood, and lower lev-
els of self-rated mental stress. While small,
this study suggests that a multivitamin/miner-
al/herbal supplement may help improve
mood and reduce feelings of mental stress in
older women.
The multivitamin used in the study contains
vitamins, mineral, antioxidants, and plant
extracts The effect on mood was observed,
in this study, when only a single dose was
taken.
Earlier studies looked at longer dosage peri-
ods, andthe results showed improvement in
cognition as well as mood.
Moral of the story: take you multivitamin
multimineral supplement every day--you will
be a happier, sharper person for it!
Reference: Age; 2015, Vol. 37, No. 3, 9782
