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Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals Page 40 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Fall 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 . . . continued on page 42 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 DHA Improves Vision and Macula Edema in Diabetics N ew findings suggest B-vitamins can reduce chances of stroke. In this study, doctors followed 10,789 Chinese men and women, average age 59.5 years, with high blood pressure-a factor in stroke-but who had never had a stroke. Participants took 10 mg of the blood pressure medication enalapril, with or without 800 mcg of folic acid per day. Doctors also measured factors that can contribute to stroke: platelets, which help the body form blood clots after injury; and homocysteine, an inflammatory factor that influences circulatory health. Low platelet counts and high homocysteine levels increase chances for stroke, doctors said. None were taking anti-platelet drugs. After 4.2 years, in the enalapril-only group, as platelet counts decreased and inflammation levels rose, chances for a first stroke increased. For those taking folic acid with enalapril, compared to enalapril alone, chances for a first stroke declined by 73 percent for those with the lowest platelet counts and highest inflammation levels. Identifying those who would benefit most from taking folic acid supplements may be a simple, safe, and inexpensive way to reduce the chances of a first stroke. Reference: Journal of the American College of Cardiology; May, 2018, Vol. 71, No. 19 Folic Acid Reduced First Stroke by 73 Percent T he macula is an area in the center of the retina of the eye responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. Chronic high blood sugar levels in diabetes can damage blood vessels near the retina, allowing fluid to build up in the macula (macular edema), distorting vision. In this study, 55 people with diabetic macular edema took 0.5 mg of ranibizumab, a medication that stops fluid leakage in the eye, once per month for the first four months, then as needed. About half the group took 1,050 mg of the omega-3 DHA per day during this time. After three years, those taking DHA had an average 11 percent greater decrease in macular thickness, to 275 micrometers compared to 310. The DHA group also had greater improvements in visual acuity, lower long-term average blood sugar levels, higher total antioxidant capacity, and fewer signs of chronic inflammation. Reference: Retina; February, 2018, Published Online Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Formula DHA 500 mg by Nordic Naturals Product Number: 66686 DHA 500 mg by Doctor’s Best Product Number: 60272 Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Folic Acid 800 mcg is available from many suppliers. www.willner.com The Willner Chemists web site is a valuable resource for information on nutritional supplements how to choose them, and how to use them. . . . and remember to visit Don Goldberg’s Blog www.dongoldberg.com The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to help you choose the formulation best suited for your specific needs.