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Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals Page 40 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Winter 2019 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 Inositol, Selenium in Hypothyroidism T he liver contains some fat, but when extra fat from diet builds up, impairing some metabolic functions, the condition is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this study, 82 people with NAFLD took a placebo or 250 mg of genistein, per day. After eight weeks, compared to placebo, those taking genistein saw significantly lower levels of circulating insulin, and less insulin resistance. Triglyceride levels decreased to 191.59 mg per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) from 219.27 at the start of the study, and signs of oxidative stress and inflammation also improved. Waist size compared to the circumference at the hip declined, and the genistein group also saw an average decrease of 1.4 percent in body fat. Reference: Clinical Nutrition Journal; 2018, Vol. 37, No. 4, 1210-15 Genistein and Insulin Resistance in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease W hen the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone, metabolism slows down. Women, especially those between age 30 and 50, are more likely to develop hypothyroidism. The most common form is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. In this study, 148 women and 19 men with an early, mild form of the disorder took 83 mcg of selenium, with or without 600 mg of inositol, per day. After six months, those taking selenium with inositol showed improvements in measures of the condition-including more normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Those taking selenium alone also saw improvement, but not as great as those in the selenium/inositol group. Doctors said selenium with inositol restored normal thyroid function in those with subclinical- early, mild-Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. Reference: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences; June 2017, Vol. 21, No. 2, 51-9 Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Selenium 100 mcg. Tablets (Yeast Free) by Solgar Product Number: 13387 Inositol 750 mg. Capsules by Jarrow Product Number: 57999 The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to help you choose the formulation best suited for your specific needs. Visit Us Online: 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