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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Summer 2017
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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
Propolis Resin 1:5
Lead Free
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57072
Who might benefit from this herbal supplement?
• Those suffering from microbial infections.
Propolis is a tree resin that the bees use to coat their hive. It
prevents bacterial infection in the hive and keeps the bees
healthy.
Propolis is a very strong anti-microbial, bacterial and viral. It
is important for the Propolis to be pretreated to remove lead
toxicity as it naturally contains lead. Our Propolis is lead-free.
Propolis is primarily an acute and first aid remedy. It is best in
the acute mode of a cold or any other infection. Herbalists
recommend Propolis for bronchitis, pneumonia and other
respiratory infections.
Dosage:
General: 10-25 drops, 2-3 times per day or as needed in
juice or water.
Acute: 20-30 drops every 2 hours to fight infection.
Red Yeast Rice Q10
A naturally fermented yeast strain shown to be
especially supportive to cardiovascular health.
90 Veggie Caps - Product Code: 67464
Who might benefit from the use of this product?
• Those with high cholesterol, high triglycerides and other
heart contitions.
Ingredients:
Each vegetarian capsule contains Certified Organic Red Yeast
Rice (Monascus purpureus) 600mg, CoQ10 (Ubiquinone)
30mg. The capsule contains Modified Vegetable Cellulose.
Indications:
Red Yeast Rice is produced by fermenting yeast (Monascus
purpureus) over rice. It has a long history of use in Chinese
medicine to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation,
and help digestion. Studies report that Red Yeast Rice can
lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, total
cholesterol, and triglycerides by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-
CoA reductace, which helps the body make cholesterol. Red
Yeast Rice naturally contains similar compounds (monacolins)
as those contained in statin medications (pharmaceuticals
used to lower cholesterol). The difference is that statins are
synthetically manufactured drugs, whereas the compounds
found in Red Yeast Rice are naturally occurring. Researchers
are uncertain as to whether Red Yeast Rice is effective
because of its natural statin-like compounds or if it is other
constituents in it, such as sterols, isoflavones, and
monounsaturated fatty acids, that are responsible.
It is important to avoid Red Yeast Rice products that may be
low quality and may contain citrinin, a contaminate that can
cause kidney failure and genetic damage to cells. Citrin is
formed when Red Yeast Rice is not fermented properly. In
addition, much of the Red Yeast Rice on the market,
especially imported Red Yeast Rice, is processed with heat,
which diminishes its activity. Phyto-Tech™ uses a high quality
Organic Red Yeast Rice produced in the United States that is
cold-processed in order to maintain purity, potency, safety,
and a high activity level. Every batch is tested to insure no
citrinin is present and monacolins are consistent as a natural
product.
Because Red Yeast Rice is a natural type of statin and inhibits
the enzyme in the body that is needed to make cholesterol,
like statins drugs, it blocks the body’s ability to produce
Coenzyme Q-10 (Co-Q10). If one is taking statin drugs or
Red Yeast Rice, Co-Q10 should also be taken to avoid
depletion. Co-Q10 is required for the production of energy
within every cell of our body and is critical for the health of
all tissues and organs. It acts as a catalyst to the electron
transport chain in the mitochondria of our cells where ATP
(adenosine triphosphate) energy is produced. Co-Q10 is
especially important for the health of the heart due to the
organ’s high-energy demands. It can benefit anyone
experiencing cardiovascular problems such as high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, angina, arrhythmias or congestive
heart failure. Co-Q10 improves overall heart function by
enhancing energy production, inhibiting blood clot
formation, improving the heart’s pumping action, and
preventing the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol).
Contra-indications and Cautions: Pregnancy and Nursing
Dosage:
Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day, or as directed.
Reishi Mushroom 1:3
A powerful adaptogenic herb with proven immune
enhancing activity.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57063
Who might benefit from this herbal supplement?
• Those under constant, daily stress; those who suffer from
frequent illness, those undergoiing chemotherapy.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Reishi Mushroom 1:3 contains Red Reishi
Mushroom, Pure Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water, 250 mg/ml
(30 drops).
Reishi Mushroom is for those under daily stress and want to
avoid break down. Stress can bring on irritability, fatigue,
weakened immune function, headaches, poor digestion, and
elimination problems. Stress does not directly cause disease,
but brings it on faster, usually along the lines of ones genetic,
constitutional, predispositional or inherited weakness.
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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 Supplement
Nutrients Improve Cognition Scores in Alzheimer’s
Disease and Protect Against Cognitive Decline
Probiotics Improved Mental
State Scores
I
n one of the first studies to link gut health to
mental function, probiotics improved
cognition scores in those with Alzheimer’s
disease (AD). In this recent study, 52 people
with Alzheimer’s disease took a placebo or a
daily probiotic including L. acidophilus, L.
casei, bifidobacterium bifidum, and L.
fermentum at a concentration of two-billion
colony forming units each.
After 12 weeks, those taking the probiotics
saw significant improvement in standard mini-
mental state exam scores, to 10.6 from 8.7,
on a maximum scale of 30, while the placebo
group declined.
Those in the probiotics group also saw
lower triglycerides, very-low-density
lipoprotein (vLDL) cholesterol, and high-
sensitivity C-reactive protein; an inflammatory
factor. Probiotics also reduced insulin
resistance and insulin-producing cell activity
improved.
While the results were modest and
participants remained severely cognitively
impaired, doctors said the study is important
because it provides evidence that the gut
microbiome plays a role in neurological
function and that probiotics can improve
human cognition. And, or course, there are
other benefits to taking broad spectrum
probiotic supplements as well, including
improved digestion, immunc function, etc.
(Reference: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience;
November, 2016, Published Online)
Vitamins C and E Protect
Cognition
A
t the start of this cognition study, 5,269
older men and women reported what
vitamin supplements they were taking.
Doctors tested cognition then, and twice
more at five-year intervals. About one in six
developed some form of dementia over the
12-year study period.
Comparing those taking vitamins C and E to
those who did not revealed chances for
developing Alzheimer’s disease were 40
percent lower in the vitamin group, 38
percent lower for any kind of dementia, and
23 percent lower for any cognitive
impairment other than dementia. The results
were similar for vitamins C or E separately.
Discussing the findings, doctors said it may
be that these antioxidant vitamins reduce
nerve damage and death due to oxidative
stress, both of which play a role in dementia.
(Reference: Annals of Pharmacotherapy; 2017,
Vol. 51, No. 2)
Resveratrol and
Colitis
T
his is the first placebo-controlled trial to
test the effects of resveratrol on oxidative
stress levels in ulcerative colitis (UC), an
inflammatory condition of ulcers or sores in
the lining of the large intestine. While doctors
don’t know the cause, they believe oxidative
stress plays a role.
In this study, 56 people with active mild to
moderate UC took a placebo or 500 mg of
resveratrol per day. After six weeks, levels of
the important antioxidant, superoxide
dismutase (SOD), had decreased for placebo
while increasing for resveratrol. Total
antioxidant capacity and signs of oxidative
stress deteriorated in the placebo group but
improved for resveratrol.
While there were no improvements for
placebo, measurements of disease activity
decreased and quality of life test scores
improved for those taking resveratrol. Doctors
concluded resveratrol can reduce oxidative
stress in those with ulcerative colitis, and
improve quality of life.
(Reference: Archives of Medical Research;
2016, Vol. 47, No. 4, 304-9)
