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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2017
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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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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
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mega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory
and promote regular heartbeat, but ear-
lier heart surgery studies have been inconclu-
sive.
In this review of 19 studies covering 4,335
people undergoing heart surgery, those who
took omega-3 supplements before the proce-
dure were released from the hospital an
average of 2.4 days earlier than those who
did not take omega-3s.
For people who had complications during
the procedure, requiring a heart-lung
machine, those who had taken omega-3s
had fewer episodes of irregular heartbeat
compared to those who had not taken
omega-3s.
Reference: Clinical Nutrition; May, 2016,
Published Online
Omega-3 Helps Recovery and
Reduce Hospital Stays
Patients awaiting surgery are usually
advised to stop taking nutritional supple-
ments to avoid medical complications. But
as this and other studies show, omega-3
fatty acids may be an exception. Still, many
physicians will advise against the use of fish
oil supplements because of concerns that
they may cause bleeding, despite evidence
to the contrary. According to a review pub-
lished in 2007 by Harris WS et al., results
of 19 clinical studies involving 4387 surgical
patients who were taking fish oil supple-
ments were examined and the conclusion
was that the risk for bleeding was virtually
non-existent. Reports from the American
Journal of Cardiology and the University of
California Davis Health System,
Sacramento, CA have confirmed these
results. Because of the effects on antioxi-
dant and inflammatory status, nutrients can
have major positive impact on the outcome
of a surgical procedure. Investigations
have found that fish oil prevents wound
infections and can improve early wound
healing. In one study, when a combination
of the amino acid l-arginine and omega-3
fatty acids from fish oil were given to surgi-
cal patients, wound infections were
reduced by
∼
50%, as well as the incidence
of adult respiratory distress syndrome and
shortened hospital stay. In a different study,
patients supplemented with arginine, gluta-
mine, and omega-3 fatty acids had higher
postoperative total protein and
immunoglobulin levels, higher levels of
infection-fighting white blood cells, and
lower levels of pro-inflammatory markers
than did unsupplemented controls, demon-
strating that these supplements enhanced
host defenses while modulating the exag-
gerated inflammatory response. There are
supplements that should be avoided so
check with the surgeon or your doctor first.
Additional Comments from Sam Forbes, CN.
Here are some quality fish oil products you can choose from:
Rx Omega 3 Factors
by
Natural Factors
100 Softgels, Product Code: 41830
Ultimate Omega 2X
by
Nordic Naturals
60 Softgels, Product Code: 66138
Omega 3 950 mg
by
Solgar
100 Softgels, Product Code: 51190
