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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Fall 2016
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antioxidant capacity of the blood.
Antiox Phyto Complex II
Some of the most powerful, broad-spectrum
antioxidants are those found in plants. This
supplement contains a blend of several of the
most potent plant-derived phyto-antioxidants
available, in a high potency, professional
strength veggi cap.
New, High Potency 375 mg Veggie Caps
90 Veggie Caps - Prod Code 63745
Phyto-Tech™ Antiox Phyto Complex II is a blend of powerful
plant-derived (phyto) antioxidants. Most health problems are
either directly or indirectly related to oxidative (free-radical)
damage. While vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, vitamin E
and selenium, for example) are antioxidants, it is now recog-
nized that phytoantioxidants, rich in a broad spectrum of
flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanidins, etc are the most
powerful.
Who might benefit from this herbal supplement?
•Those who desire protection against everyday toxins--
dietary, environmental and chemical.
•Those with cardiovascular problems, those under high
amounts of stress, smokers or those exposed to second-hand
smoke, and anyone who lives or is exposed to a toxic
lifestyle.
•Those who are at risk to the various degenerative diseases
associated with aging, including cancer, cardiovascular dis-
ease, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, immune
dysfunction, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
•Those who want to live a longer, healthier life.
Ingredients:
Acai Berry Extract 4:1, 75 mg; Mangosteen
Fruit Extract, 75 mg (10% Mangostin); Goji Berry Extract 75
mg (40% Polysaccharides); Pomegranate 75 mg, (40% Ellagic
Acid); Green Tea Leaf Extract 30 mg (98% Polyphenols, 50%
EGCG); Grape Skin Extract, 30 mg (50% Polyphenols); Grape
Seed Extract,15 mg (95% Proanthocyanidin); Cellulose
Modified Vegetable,
Cautions: Pregnancy, Nursing
Dosage:
Take one 375 mg veggie capsule once or twice a
day.
References:
Acai Berry (Euterpe oleraceae) is the fruit of a
palm tree native to South America. The pulp and skin of acai
are rich in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and other fatty
acids. Studies have shown that acai has anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and apoptic (programmed cell death). effects A
study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food
Chemistry, showed extracts of Acai berries triggered apopto-
sis in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested.
Mangosteen (Garcinia magostana) is a plant native to
Southeast Asia. Studies reveal that xanthones from the fruit
hulls of mangosteen have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifun-
gal, and anti?inflammatory properties. In one study mangos-
teen’s xanthones significantly inhibited the growth of
leukemia cells. One xanthone in particular, alpha?mangostin,
showed complete inhibition of leukemia cells through the
induction of apoptosis (programmed cell death). Other stud-
ies indicate xanthones from mangosteen inhibit the activities
of COX?1 and COX?2 enzymes, prevent oxidative damage of
LDL cholesterol, have cytotoxic effects on liver cancer cells,
and are antiproliferative, antioxidative, and apoptic against
breast cancer cells.
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) polysaccharides exhibit anti-
tumor, immune enhancing and liver-protective properties.
Studies suggest that Goji polysacharides have positive effects
when used with conventional cancer treatments. A 1994
study done in China on patients with a variety of cancers
revealed that patients who were given Goji Berry polysaccha-
rides along with their conventional cancer treatment had a
40.9 percent response rate to the treatment, while patients
who received conventional treatment without the Goji Berry
supplement had only a 16.1 percent response rate.
Additionally the Goji Berry supplemented patients experi-
enced longer remissions and had a significant increase in nat-
ural killer cell activity. Goji berries contain high levels of
Zeaxanthin, a carotenoid necessary for healthy vision that is
present in high amounts in the macula of the human eye.
The Zeaxanthin in Goji berries is a naturally esterifed zeax-
anthin which has been proven to cause a higher increase in
plasma levels than the non-esterified form contained in
many supplements. Researchers have concluded that Goji is
one of the best antioxidants to promote healthy aging.
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) contains thousands of phyto-
chemicals including anthocyananins, ellagic acid derivatives,
catechins and procyandins, flavonols, fatty acids and sterols.
Human studies show that pomegranate polyphenols and
their metabolites offer protection against various diseases.
Pomegranate increases nitric oxide production in the
endothelial cells of the vascular system protecting against car-
diovascular disease. Studies show consumption of the juice
benefits patients with carotid artery stenosis, those with
hypertension, and those with coronary heart disease.
Pomegranate has been heavily studied in the treatment of
prostate cancer. In one study when men with aggressive
prostate cancer were given pomegranate juice daily after
treatment by surgery or radiation, there was over a four-fold
prolonged delay in prostate specific antigen (PSA) doubling
time, and the rate of PSA rise was reduced by 50% over the
course of just one year. Numerous other studies demonstrate
pomegranate inhibits inflammation, slows cartilage loss in
arthritis, improves sperm health, 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 can-
cer 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 radicals than Vitamin A, C
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The actual conclusion by the researchers
was as follows: "In conclusion, data from
this carefully controlled RCT indicate that
DHA supplementation at a dose of ~3 g/d
for 10 wk may be more potent in
modulating inflammation markers than
would be a similar dose of EPA in men and
women with abdominal obesity and
subclinical systemic inflammation but who
are otherwise healthy. To our knowledge,
these are important new data because most
available studies have been undertaken
with the use of mixtures of various ratios of
EPA and DHA. Consistent with previous
studies, DHA was also more potent than
EPA in modulating lipid risk factors. The
extent to which such differences between
EPA and DHA in modulating lipid and
inflammation risk factors are meaningful in
terms of CVD-risk prevention remains
unclear and need to be investigated in the
future."
The only question I have is whether the
placebo, corn oil, was actually blind, as
many people can taste fish oil derived EPA
or DHA after swallowing the capsule. I
doubt that would have resulted in the
observed differences between EPA and
DHA, however.
There are plenty of DHA supplements on
the market. If you go to
,
and type DHA in the "Product Quick
Search" box (upper left on home page), you
will see a long list of products. You can find
most of the DHA-only products at the
beginning of the list, and additional
products at the end, under "Prenatal DHA."
Please note that in this study, both the
DHA and the EPA were derived from fish
oil. Some DHA products contain a small
amount of EPA along with the DHA.
Nordic Naturals "DHA" softgels
(Product
Code: 42377) contains 500 mg of DHA
and 150 mg of EPA per two capsules. I
personally feel more comfortable with such
products; I cannot help but feel they are a
bit less "processed" than one that contains
only one or the other. Maybe I'm wrong.
Additional Comments
from Don Goldberg
T
his study may be unique in that it com-
pared the effectiveness of EPA versus
DHA in reducing inflammation. In addition,
it was a a double-blind, randomized,
crossover, controlled study, using healthy men
(n = 48) and women (n = 106) with abdom-
inal obesity and low-grade systemic inflam-
mation consumed 3 g/d of the following sup-
plements for periods of 10 wk: 1) EPA (2.7
g/d), 2) DHA (2.7 g/d), and 3) corn oil as a
control with each supplementation separated
by a 9-wk washout period.
Doctors in this study compared the effects
of the omega-3s EPA and DHA on inflamma-
tion and lipids in 154 men and women.
Participants took 2,700 mg of EPA or DHA
per day, or a placebo.
After 10 weeks, those who had taken DHA
saw a seven to eight percent decrease in
inflammatory factors including C-reactive
protein, compared to a one to two percent
improvement for EPA.
Those taking DHA also had a greater
decrease in triglycerides compared to EPA,
13 vs. 12 percent, respectively, and HDL, the
"good" cholesterol rose by 7.6 percent for
DHA vs. less than one percent for EPA.
Findings on LDL, the "bad" cholesterol, were
better for EPA, but only in men, not in
women.
Doctors said the findings are scientifically
important, and that new studies will begin to
reveal which omega-3s are better for particu-
lar conditions or health concerns.
Reference: American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition; June, 2016, Published Online. "A
randomized, crossover, head-to-head compar-
ison of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosa-
hexaenoic acid supplementation to reduce
inflammation markers in men and women:
the Comparing EPA to DHA (ComparED)
Study". Janie Allaire4, Patrick Couture4,5,
Myriam Leclerc4, Am‚lie Charest4, Johanne
Marin4, Marie-Claude L‚pine4, Denis
Talbot5,6, Andr‚ Tchernof4,5,7, and BenoŒt
Lamarche4,*
DHA Reduced Inflammation
Better Than EPA
