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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Summer 2017
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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
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 apoptosis
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,
antifungal, and anti?inflammatory properties. In one study
mangosteen’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
studies 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
polysaccharides 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
experienced longer remissions and had a significant increase
in natural 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 zeaxanthin
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
phytochemicals 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 cardiovascular 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 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 radicals 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
generated the most interest. Peer?reviewed scientific
research has consistently 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 reducing
inflammation, and normalizing cell and tissue functions. In
promoting 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
detoxification 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 antimutagenic 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
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S
ome would have you believe that taking
nutritional supplements is akin to flushing
your money down the toilet. It is fascinating
to see how often such nonsense is stated by
“experts” on TV. Why fascinating? Because
such statements ignore the facts. They ignore
the studies showing that so many Americans
are deficient in one or more essential
nutrients. And they ignore the constant
stream of studies, such as those that follow,
showing benefits related to optimal nutrient
intake.
The following research, for example,
supports the potential connection between
vitamin supplementation and brain function
in older adults.
Folate and Dementia
At the beginning of this long-term study,
1,321 older adults were free from dementia.
The study was in France, where
manufacturers are not required to fortify
foods with folate. Participants filled out a
dietary questionnaire, took a psychological
test, and interviewed with doctors to
determine socio-economic, lifestyle, and
health characteristics. After 7.4 years, people
who consumed the most folate were half as
likely to have developed dementia compared
to those who consumed the least folate.
(Reference: Nutrients; 2016, Vol. 8, No. 12,
761)
Vitamin B6 and Cognition
At the start of this study, 155 healthy adults,
age 60 to 88, had normal cognitive function
test scores. Three-quarters of the participants
regularly consumed foods fortified with B-
vitamins. After four years, cognitive test scores
had decreased slightly, by the amount doctors
had expected to see. But, in one out of four
participants (27 percent), the rate of cognitive
decline was greater than doctors had
expected. Doctors found those with lower
vitamin B6 levels were 3.5 times more likely
to have accelerated cognitive decline.
(Reference: Nutrients; 2017, Vol. 9, No. 1, 53)
Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Brain
Function
One way the body compensates for the
natural age-related decline in cognitive
function is to use more energy to fuel brain
processes. In this study, doctors asked 43
adults, average age 72, to memorize and
recall pairs of unrelated words.
People with lower levels of the carotenoids
lutein and zeaxanthin had to use more brain
power to complete the memory task, while
those with higher levels of lutein and
zeaxanthin did not require as much brain
activity to complete the memory task.
(Reference: International Journal of Preventive
Medicine; July, 2016, Published Online)
Conclusion
Now this is not to say everyone, as we get
older, has to gulp down handfuls of vitamin
supplements. But it does support the idea
that, at least, basic multivitamin-multimineral
supplementation is justified. This is especially
true in that we know that older people, for
various reasons, fail to maintain optimal diets.
A broad spectrum multivitamin, multimineral,
with vitamin D, antioxidants, etc. is certainly
justified.
Can Vitamin Supplements Enhance Brain Function
in Older Adults?
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any people are deficient in vitamin K2,
and low levels may contribute to heart
disease as much as smoking. Doctors
examined data from 168 countries and
compared levels of vitamin K2 in the diet and
early death from cardiovascular disease
(CVD).
Overall, low levels of vitamin K2 were just
as likely to cause early cardiovascular disease
(CVD) death as smoking tobacco. Men and
women in countries where diets provided less
than 5 mcg of vitamin K2 per 2000 calories
per person per day were more than twice as
likely to die early from CVD as those from
countries where vitamin K2 exceeded 24 mcg
per 2000 calories per person per day.
Reference: Cureus; August, 2016, Vol. 8, No.
8: e748
Vitamin K2 and
Heart Disease
