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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2018
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Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Reduce Stress
L
utein, zeaxanthin and other carotenoids
are known to be important antioxidants,
protecting the eye from conditions such as
macular degeneration, cataracts, etc. But the
benefits of these compounds cover more
than that. According to a study published in
Nutritional Neuroscience, it seems that
increasing levels of carotenoids in the eye
may reduce stress as well.
Recent studies have found the antioxidant
carotenoids in the eye play a role in stress. In
this study, 59 healthy people, age 18 to 25,
took a placebo or a combination of lutein,
zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin, at a
combined dose of 13 mg or 27 mg total
carotenoids per day.
Doctors measured changes in levels of
carotenoids in the macula of the eye, gave
participants psychological stress and anxiety
tests, and measured levels of cortisol, the
fight-or-flight hormone released by the
adrenal glands.
After six and 12 months, while the placebo
group had not improved, both low and high-
dose carotenoid groups had less
psychological stress, better emotional and
physical health, and lower cortisol levels. As
levels of carotenoid pigment in the eye
increased, psychological stress scores
improved.
(Reference: Nutritional Neuroscience;
February, 2017, Published Online)
Ayurvedic Herb Improves
Memory and Cognition
The pharmacists and
nutritionists at Willner
Chemists will be happy to assist
you in choosing the right
synbiotic supplement that fits
your individualized needs.
I
n Ayurvedic medicine, the herb
ashwagandha is used to improve memory
and cognitive function. This connection was
confirmed in the following study.
Fifty adults over age 35 with memory loss, a
diagnosis of early dementia, or an impaired
score on a standard mental-state exam took a
placebo or 300 mg of ashwagandha twice
daily for eight weeks. Participants were not
taking any other cognitive-enhancing drugs or
treatments.
After eight weeks, both groups improved in
immediate memory, but the ashwagandha
group had much higher scores in logical
memory, pairing words, recognizing faces,
and executive function (the ability to make
decisions). The ashwagandha group also had
better attention and was able to process
information faster than placebo.
In conclusion, doctors said ashwagandha
may help treat mild cognitive impairment and
Alzheimer's disease.
(Reference: Journal of Dietary Supplements;
February, 2017, Published Online)
Willner PhytoTech™
Ashwagandha Products
(Liquid)
Ashwagandha Root 1:1.5
1 fl.oz. Liquid Extract:
Product Code: 57008
Ashwagandha Root 1:1.5
2 fl.oz. Liquid Extract:
Product Code: 58091
Willner PhytoTech™
Ashwagandha Products
(Standardized Capsules*)
Ashwagandha
90 Vegetarian Capsules
Product Code: 67463
*Phyto-Tech Ashwagandha Root
Veggie Caps contain Organic
Ashwagandha Root, 380 mg and
selectively imported Ashwagandha
Root Extract (1.5% Vithanaloids), 95
mg. The capsule contains modified
vegetable cellulose. Certified organic.
Check
or call
Willner Chemists for discounted or
sale pricing.
There are, of course, a large number
of carotenoid-rich, antioxidant
supplements available from numerous
manufacturers designed specifically for
the eye. Many are based on the
AREDS studies. You are welcome to
talk to one of the pharmacists or
nutritionists at Willner Chemists for
help in selecting the best product for
your specific needs. As I have
mentioned in the past, I do not use an
ARED formula. Instead along with my
Willvite multivitamin multimineral and
other supplements, I rely on Jarrow
Formulas BlackCurrant with Lutein and
the Willner PhytoTech Antiox Phyto
Complex II products.
Additional Comments from
Don Goldberg
