Ginseng Energy Blend
A combination of adaptogenic herbs resulting in a
synergistic blend enhancing emotional, physical
and mental energy.
1 fl oz - Regular Formula - Product Code: 56962
2 fl oz - Regular Formula - Product Code: 57087
1 fl oz - Alcohol Free - Product Code: 57068
Each type of ginseng, Red Chinese and American, and other
adaptogenic herbs, such as Eleutherococcus, have
traditionally different properties. The combination, along with
complimentary herbs such as Licorice, Ginkgo, Fo Ti and
Codonopsis, results in an energy blend for all purposes.
Who can benefit from this supplement?
• Those who are under stress, suffering from fatigue, mental
“burn out,” adrenal fatigue, poor immune system function.
This blend of adaptogenic herbs supports the adrenal glands,
the immune system, and the nervous system.
Ingredients:
Phyto-Tech™ Ginseng Energy Blend is available in an alcohol
and an alcohol free version. It contains the following herbs:
Red Chinese Ginseng Root, American Ginseng Root,
Eleuthero Root, Licorice Root, Ginkgo Leaf, Fo Ti Root,
Codonopsis Root, Ginger Root.
Glucosamine Plus
A synergistic blend of Glucosamine, Chondroitin,
MSM plus Devil’s Claw for effective relief of
arthritic and joint discomfort. Devil’s Claw sets this
formula apart due to its proven anti-inflammatory
action.
120 Veggie Cap - Product Code: 67473
Who might benefit from using this product?
• Those suffering from osteo and rheumatoid artiritis
• Those with muscle and joint pain and stiffness
• Those who participate in athletic or strenuous physical
work
Ingredients:
Two veggie caps provide: Selectively Imported Glucosamine
Sulfate 750mg, Selectively Imported Chondroitin Sulfate
600mg, Selectively Imported MSM
(Methylsulphonylmethane) 250mg, Selectively Imported
Devils Claw Root (5% Harpagosides) 50mg. Other
ingredients: Modified Vegetable Cellulose, Omega 3 (Flax
Seed), Natural Silica.
Indications:
Phyto-Tech™ Glucosamine Plus caps provide important
nutritional support for healthy joints and connective tissue.
Both glucosamine and chondroitin are major structural
components found naturally in the body that promote
optimal joint and connective tissue health. This unique
formula combines glucosamine and chondroitin with MSM
and devil’s claw to provide fast and effective pain relief, while
simultaneously nourishing cartilage, ligaments, and tendons,
and enhancing joint lubrication flexibility, and mobility. It can
be used to provide relief for conditions such as arthritis,
osteoarthritis, and physical overuse or as a preventative to
help maintain healthy joints and connective tissues.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar, consisting of an amino acid
(glutamine) and a simple sugar (glucose), that the body uses
as the structural basis for connective tissue and lubricating
fluids. Amino sugars are the building blocks for molecules
called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are large molecules
that form the glue-like matrix that holds the body together.
While the body uses approximately 20 different amino
sugars, the GAG’s produced by glucosamine specifically are
used to make cartilage, ligaments tendons, and bones.
Because connective tissue is constantly being broken down
by normal everyday use, the body requires a continuous
supply of glucosamine to replace or restructure the broken
down tissue. Severe stress, major injuries, and aging can all
reduce GAG synthesis from glucosamine. In addition, certain
diseases such as osteoarthritis are associated with low GAG
production. In osteoarthritis, cartilage begins to thin and
breakdown causing stiffness, friction, and joint pain. Research
indicates that supplementation with glucosamine sulfate may
help the body make more GAG’s, increasing the amount of
cartilage and fluid around the joints, helping to prevent
further breakdown. A clinical trial comparing the use of
glucosamine sulfate and ibuprofen for pain relief in patients
with TMJ osteoarthritis, reported that glucosamine provided
greater relief from the pain caused by function during daily
activities.
Chondroitin, found naturally in the body, is a major
component of cartilage where it helps absorb fluid into the
connective tissue, provides the building blocks for cartilage
production, and may also help prevent cartilage break down.
In osteoarthritis research, Chondroitin has been shown to
reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness and improve joint
function. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating
the symptomatic effects of chondroitin in patients with
osteoarthritis of the hand reported patients treated with
chondroitin sulfate showed a significant increase in hand
function and decrease in pain and morning stiffness
compared to placebo. Studies evaluating the effects of
glucosamine and chondroitin combination therapy show
mixed results. However, one of the largest studies, the 2008
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT),
reported that glucosamine combined with chondroitin
provided statistically significant pain relief compared to
placebo in patients experiencing moderate to severe pain.
MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane), a metabolite of DMSO, is a
naturally occurring sulfur compound found in humans that is
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and protects cells against
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of C. diff and many other types of
bacteria is a significant problem that is
being widely studied in medicine and
antibiotic stewardship is of extreme
importance. In the case of C. diff,
clindamycin and the fluroquinolones
have been shown to be the most
frequently associated with C. diff
infection however any antibiotic can
predispose a person to C. diff. The risk
factors for C. diff infection include use of
multiple antibiotics, long duration of
antibiotic use, >65 years of age, severe
illnesses, and long stays in hospitals or
long-term care facilities (19).
The main treatment for C. diff infection
is antibiotic therapy but an emerging
alternative therapy for C. diff infection
and particularly for recurrent C. diff is
fecal microbe transplantation. People
with recurrent C. diff infection
demonstrate decreased amounts and
diversity of intestinal microflora, in
particular Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes.
Based on this the hypothesis that was
postulated was that transplant of
microflora from the stool of healthy
individuals could restore the balance of
the beneficial strains and cure the
infection (19, 22). It has now been
shown that fecal transplant has a cure
rate ranging from 81 to 94 percent
success in patients with recurrent C.diff
infection (2, 23, 24).
Route of administration of fecal
microflora transplant include:
colonoscopy, enema, nasogastric/jejunal
tube small bowel administration, and oral
administration of frozen capsules (19).
Data on the optimal route of
administration and other factors are
under investigation. It is also important
to note that potential adverse events of
fecal transplant are not yet well studied
however all stool samples from healthy
donors must be tested for viral and
bacterial pathogens and parasites prior to
transplant.
The example of fecal transplant in
patients with recurrent C. diff infection is
one that underscores the role of
microflora within the gut. It is
highlighted because it is obviously
interesting and memorable.
Probiotics
The abovementioned topics are
layered and dense and countless
questions are still being derived. To
conclude this article, I'll briefly discuss
probiotics.
Since intestinal microflora can be
altered and a potential factor in the
development of a variety of conditions,
then the possibility that altering
microflora by the addition of beneficial
bacteria is an important question to ask
and study. Probiotics are defined as
microorganisms that can have beneficial
proprieties within the host. Most of the
commercially available probiotics are
derived from food sources most
frequently, fermented milk products. The
most commonly studied probiotics
include strains from lactic acid bacilli
such as Lactobacillus and
Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces
boulardii, a nonpathogenic strain derived
from yeast. There are also many strains
of probiotics that are under development
and are being genetically engineered to
have favorable influences in the body.
Initial studies of probiotic safety and
efficacy have been performed in various
gastrointestinal conditions such as
Crohn's disease, diverticular colitis,
pouchitis (inflammation of the ileal
pouch in patients who have a
colectomy), radiation-induced enteritis,
and ulcerative colitis (25). There have
also been studies in disease related to
diarrhea including antibiotic-associated
diarrhea, infectious diarrhea, and celiac
disease.
The main mechanisms in which
probiotics are thought to benefit
inflammatory and diarrheal illnesses is
not completely understood but likely
related to these mechanisms;
-The ability to suppress growth of
pathogenic bacteria
-The ability to inhibit pathogenic
bacteria binding to the intestinal
The Human Microbiome (continued)
Note:
Information in this article is provided for informational purposes only. Any and all information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other
healthcare provider. Viewpoints expressed are attributed to Jillian Capodice & WellJillian subsidiaries only and do not represent any viewpoints or opinions of the Mount Sinai Health System,
Icahn School of Medicine or any affiliated Departments of the Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, USA
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