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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2018
Cramp Bark 1:3
Traditionally used for menstrual cramps, due to its
smooth muscle relaxant action.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57059
The bark has traditionally been used for cramps, including
menstrual cramps and cramping associated with arthritis.
While research is limited, a laboratory study found that
viopudial isolated from Viburnum opulus (cramp bark) had
antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle.
Who might benefit from this supplement?
• Women suffering from difficult periods, dysmenorrhea and
PMS; It may also be helpful to those with intestinal cramps.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Cramp Bark 1:3 contains Cramp Bark
(Viburnum opulus), Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. Wild
Harvested.
Dosage:
General: 30-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as needed in
juice or water; Acute Cramping: Take 60 drops to 1 teaspoon
as needed.
Cranberry 4:1
Cranberry is widely used to prevent urinary tract
infections.
90 Veggie Caps - Product Code: 60121
Ingredients:
Each 400 mg veggie cap contains the equivalent of 1600 mg
of raw Berry.
Cranberry is widely used to prevent urinary tract infections,
and has been used for this purpose for many years. There is
research that supports this, although they may not be perfect.
The key thing to note, however, is that the evidence
supporting cranberry’s ability to “prevent” UTI is much more
convincing that any evidence supporting its ability to “treat”
UTI’s.
For treatment, it can be used as an adjunct to other therapy,
but it may not be wise to rely on it as the main agent.
In the past, it was thought to work by acidifying the urine, but
now we know that there is a substance, a proanthocyanadin,
the prevents the adhesion of bacteria to the cells lining the
urinary tract.
There is another caution regarding cranberry juice. Some
women make the mistake of going out an buying cranberry
juice, rather than using a cranberry extract. The problem with
the juice is that it has a high sugar content. Thus, the benefit
of using a supplement where the active constituents of
cranberry are concentrated, leaving the sugar behind. Phyto-
Tech™ Cranberry 4:1 is ideal for this purpose.
Dosage:
One to two Capsules daily, or as directed. Drink plenty of
water.
Complementary Product:
• Phyto-Tech™ Urinary Kidney Complex.
Cranberry Mannose
An herbal nutrient blend designed for those with
frequent urinary tract infections.
60 Veggie Caps, Product Code: 67467
Who might benefit from this product?
• Those suffering from urinary tract infections.
Ingredients:
Each two veggie caps contains vitamin C,30 mg, D-Mannose
1000 mg, and Cranberry Fruit 37:1 (min. 4%
Proanthocyanidins) 400 mg.
Indications:
Cranberry is used for prevention and treatment of urinary
tract infections and kidney stones. D-mannose has also been
used for this purpose. Many feel that the combination of
these two ingredients results in a synergistic effectiveness
greater than either ingredient by itself. Preliminary research
suggests supplemental d-mannose might interfere with the
adhesion of Escherichia coli bacteria to the urinary tract,
theoretically protecting from some urinary tract infections
(UTIs). Bacteria such as Escherichia coli produce lectins,
which bind the organism to sugar residues, such as d-
mannose, on host epithelial cells. Theoretically, giving
supplemental d-mannose can bind the bacteria and prevent
attachment to the vaginal and urinary tract lining. Cranberry
is thought to work in a similar manner. In vitro tests indicate
that d-mannose can partially or completely inhibit binding of
around 50% of Escherichia coli strains to epithelial cells. The
effect of d-mannose on urinary tract infections in humans
remains to be studied.
Dosage:
Two capsules, up to three times daily, or as directed.
Damiana 1:3
Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, for women,
especially in Cenrtral America, since ancient times.
It may also exhibit mood elevating action.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 57641
Damiana is traditionally used as a general tonic for the
nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. In addition,
specific historical uses include coughs, gastrointestinal
disorders, diuresis. It has been used as an aphrodisiac in
Africa and the Americas.
Dandelion Root 1:1.5
Dandelion Root has long been considered a liver
and galbladder tonic, and digestive stimulant.
1 fl oz - Product Code: 56966
90 Veggie Caps - Product Code: 60117
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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
Astaxanthin Supplements Improve
Performance, Lower Heart Rate
S
kin exposed to the sun secretes enzymes
that degrade collagen and elastin,
causing skin aging and inflammation. In this
study, 65 healthy women took 6 mg or 12 mg
of astaxanthin per day, or a placebo.
After 16 weeks, wrinkles increased and
moisture declined for placebo while
remaining stable for astaxanthin.
Inflammation in the top layer of the skin
increased significantly for placebo, slightly for
the low-dose group, but not at all for the
high-dose astaxanthin group.
Separately, in the lab, doctors exposed skin
cells to sun-like ultraviolet-B radiation.
Untreated cells became injured and inflamed,
while cells treated with astaxanthin remained
healthy.
(Reference: Journal of Clinical Biochemistry
and Nutrition; 2017, Vol. 61, No. 1, 33-9)
Astaxanthin Protects Skin From
Sun Damage
Astaxanthin is available in many
forms alone, in krill oil, in
carotenoid mixtures, and in phyto
antioxidant blends.
The pharmacists and nutritionists at
Willner Chemists will be happy to
help you choose the formulation
best for your specific needs.
P
revious studies found astaxanthin
improved cycling performance in athletes.
In this recent study, 14 male and 14 female
recreational runners, with an average age or
42 years, took a placebo or 12 mg of
astaxanthin per day.
After eight weeks, the placebo group had
not improved. Those taking astaxanthin,
however, saw a 10 percent lower heart rate
during a long-distance run compared to the
same test at the start of the study. While there
were no effects in shorter, higher-intensity
runs, during the long-distance portions of the
tests, participants were able to cover the
same amount of distance at a lower heart rate
compared to their performance before taking
astaxanthin.
(Reference: Medicine & Science in Sports &
Exercise; 2017, Vol. 49, No. 5S, 941)
Astaxanthin is a member of the
carotenoid family of antioxidants.
One popular source is Krill oil, but
it is available alone, or in
combination with other carotenoids.
The pharmacists and nutritionists
at Willner Chemists will be happy to
help you decide which product best
suits your specific needs.
