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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Summer 2018
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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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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
V
itamin D reduces artery stiffness. Stiff
arteries contribute to circulatory
problems, and recent research shows a link to
low levels of vitamin D. In this study, 70
overweight African-Americans, aged 13 to 45,
with deficient vitamin D levels at or below 20
nanograms per milliliter of blood (ng/mL),
took 600 IU, 2,000 IU, or 4,000 IU of vitamin
D per day, or a placebo.
After 16 weeks, the placebo group saw a 2
percent increase in artery stiffness, and those
taking 600 IU of vitamin D had a 0.1 percent
increase. The 2,000 IU group saw artery
stiffness decrease by 2 percent and, in what
doctors said was a rapid improvement, the
4,000 IU vitamin D group had a 10.4 percent
decrease in artery stiffness. Vitamin D levels
improved to sufficient levels in both the 2,000
IU and 4,000 IU vitamin D groups, to 30 and
35.7 ng/mL, respectively.
Reference: PLoS One-Journals; December,
2017, 0188424, Published Online
Omega-3s lower heart rate. New evidence
suggests how fast the heart beats while at rest
is a key factor in circulatory and all other
causes of death. In this review of 51 placebo-
controlled omega-3 studies covering 3,000
participants, compared to placebo, those who
took an omega-3 supplement had a small-but
significant-average reduction in heart rate of
2.23 beats per minute.
Individually, there was no separate benefit
for EPA, but DHA provided a significant
benefit: an average of 2.47 fewer resting
heartbeats per minute. Doctors said this is
important because most participants had
normal resting heart rates, and calculate that
3.2 fewer beats-per-minute would lower
chances for a sudden fatal heart event by 7.5
percent.
Reference: European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition; 2017, S4130, Published Online
Nutritional Supplements Boost
Circulatory Health
Willner Chemists
Product Recommendations
by Arnie Gitomer
Vitamin D supplements are
available from many companies in
dosages of 400 IU, 1,000 IU,
2,000, 5,000 IU and 10,000 iu.
Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements are
also available from many
companies. DHA supplements
alone have also been
recommended to pregnant women
to help the development of the
nervous system on the fetus.
R
ecent studies reveal a role in healthy brain
function for the colorful carotenoids
normally found in the eye. Lutein, one of the
yellow-orange-red pigments in the retina, also
accumulates in the brain. Doctors can
estimate brain levels of lutein without invasive
procedures by measuring amounts of lutein in
the retina.
In this study, doctors gauged lutein levels in
the eye, and then measured nerve-cell
activity in the brain while participants
performed an attention test. The study
tracked cognitive performance in 60 adults,
aged 25 to 45.
Because the study included both younger
and older adults, doctors could compare
nerve-cell activity-which slows with age-
between the two groups. Nerve-cells in the
older adults with higher levels of lutein
performed at a faster rate normally found in
younger people, and better than their peers
with lower levels of lutein. And those with
more lutein were able to use more cognitive
resources to complete the task.
Reference: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience;
2017, 10.3389, Published Online
Lutein Improves Brain Function
Willner Chemists
Product Recommendations
by Arnie Gitomer
Healthy Origins
provides a
product containing Lutein 20 mg.
and Zeaxanthin 4 mg -
at a 35% discount during our
Summer Sale!
60 capsules
Product Number: 66304
180 capsules
Product Number: 66305
The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to
help you choose the formulation best for your specific needs.
