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Page 16 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Autumn 2019 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals Green Tea Leaf Extract 30 mg (98% Polyphenols, 50% EGCG); Grape Skin Extract, 30 mg (50% Polyphenols); Grape Seed Extract,15 mg (95% Proanthocyanidin); Cellulose Modified Vegetable. Contra-indications and Cautions: Pregnancy and 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 . . . continued on page 20 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 T he adrenal glands produce the hormone cortisol in stressful situations, and obesity and metabolic syndrome can chronically elevate cortisol levels. In this study, 80 overweight adults, average age 54, with elevated fasting blood sugar levels, took a placebo or 200 mg of curcumin, 120 mg of phosphatidylserine, 480 mg of phosphatidylcholine, and 8 mg of piperine per day. Doctors also recommended lifestyle improvements to all. After eight weeks, the placebo group saw improvements in triglyceride levels and in fasting blood sugar levels. Those taking the curcumin combination, however, saw cortisol levels decline significantly, lower fasting insulin levels, a two-inch decrease in waist size, a 5mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure, a 34 mg per deciliter of blood decrease in triglycerides, higher HDL cholesterol levels, and improvements in liver function and in fatty-liver index scores. Discussing the findings, doctors said to their knowledge, this is the first study to report curcumin combined with phosphatidylserine, phosphatidylcholine, and piperine reduced cortisol levels, and improved glucose factors and liver function in overweight adults with elevated fasting blood sugar levels. (Reference: Cicero, A.F.G., Sahebkar, A., Fogacci, F. et al. Eur J Nutr (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-01916-7 Phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine are components of lecithin. They can be obtained in concentrated (95% granular) lecithin, or individually. Curcumin (turmeric) is available in supplement form, combined with phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine ("phytosomal curcumin," Meriva , etc). Nutrients Ease Stress and Improve Metabolism The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to help you decide which product(s) are most appropriate for you. Curcumin Combination Reduced Cortisol