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Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals Page 40 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Autumn 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. . . . 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 Probiotics Improved Sleep Quality and Mood E vidence that the gut influences the brain is increasing. In this study, 40 healthy adult volunteers took a placebo or 1 billion colony- forming units of bifidobacterium longum per day for four weeks before a social stress Cyberball game test. Before the stress test, both groups reported increased vitality, less mental fatigue, and better ability to cope with stress and negative emotions. During the stress test, for the probiotics group only, changes took place in areas of the brain that process stress, altering brainwave activity, increasing the theta waves typical of sleep, and decreasing beta waves active during daily tasks. Doctors said both groups reported improvements in subjective stress scores after four weeks, but only the probiotics group had physiological changes in neural brain wave activity in areas involved in regulating emotional responses to social stress, a unique new finding. (Reference: American Journal of Gastroenterology; April, 2019, Published Online) Again, it is important to recognize how often a nutritional supplement exerts mmultiple benefits, often unrelated to the initial reason for their use. This fact is rarely considered among those who routinely criticize the use of nutritional supplements. Probiotics Ease Social Stress N ew evidence of gut-brain link. Ivan Pavlov, the Russian physiologist, famously gave dogs food, immediately followed by the sound of a buzzer or metronome. At first, dogs salivated when they saw food. Eventually, dogs salivated when they heard the buzzer or metronome without food, proving the brain could trigger appetite. Now, new research suggests a two-way street: the gut can influence mood by sending nerve signals to the brain through the central nervous system. In this study, 33 healthy adults, average age 22, took a placebo or a multi-strain probiotic. Before, during, and after the six-week study, doctors measured mood, personality, and sleep quality. Overall, while there was little change for placebo, those taking probiotics reported better sleep and significant improvements in mood, including fewer depressive symptoms, and less anger and fatigue. As sleep quality improved, so did mood scores. Doctors said improving mood through probiotics may help reduce sensitivity to negative situations, and the urgent need to deal with them (Reference: Frontiers in Psychiatry; March, 2019, Published Online) Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer There are many multi-strain probiotic formulas available, some which require refrigeration, and some which do not. The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to help you choose the formulation best for your specific needs. Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Travel Biotic contains 10 Billion Colony Forming Units of Bifidobacterium Longum. Travel Biotic by Natural Factors Product Number: 68721 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