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Page 95 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Autumn 2019 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals A study involving 56 healthy male and female physicians working the night shift (age 24-35) were given 170 mg of Rhodiola extract for 6 weeks. Their mental performance was evaluated using tests to determine speed of visual and auditory perception, attention capacity, and short-term memory. A significant improvement in mental performance tests was observed in the treatment group during the first two-week period. Another double-blind, placebo controlled study involving 60 foreign students at a Russian high school showed that supplementation by the students with Rhodiola resulted in a decrease of mental fatigue and situational anxiety and an increase in physical work capacity, coordination, kinesthetic sensitivity, and general well-being. For athletes or anyone seeking to enhance physical performance, Rhodiola has been shown to improve strength, endurance, cardiovascular measures, coordination and recovery time. In one study, 42 master level competitive skiers were given either Rhodiola rosea extract or placebo 30- 60 minutes before a 20 km race on skies that involved carrying a rifle and shooting targets at stops. The athletes receiving Rhodiola showed a significant increase in shooting accuracy, less arm tremor, better coordination, and their heart rates returned to normal more quickly. Rhodiola has also been found to have cardio protective and anticancer benefits and can increase fertility in both men and women. In 1986 it was discovered that the chemical composition that sets Rhodiola rosea apart from other species of Rhodiola are three cinnamyl alchohol-vicianosides identified as rosavin, rosin and rosarin. The term rosavins is used to include all three of these chemical compounds. Rosavins are known as the marker compound that differentiates true Rhodiola rosea extract from other Rhodiola species. Contra-indications and Cautions: Pregnancy and Nursing Complimentary Formulas & Single Herbs: • Ginseng Energy Blend (Ginseng formula for energy) • Ginkgo biloba (to increase memory and cerebral circulation) • St Johns Wort (for depression) Dosage: Liquid: 30 drops in juice or water 1-3 times per day or as needed; Veggie Cap: 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day or as needed. Note: The liquid formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to strength of preparation. The taste is very astringent, slightly bitter. Saw Palmetto Berry 1:3 Perhaps the most researched, most effective herb for treating an enlarged prostate (BPH). Liquid - 1 fl oz - Product Code: 57006 60 Liquid Veggie Caps - Product Code: 67450 Who might benefit from this herbal supplement? • Men with an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Ingredients: Phyto-Tech™ Saw Palmetto Berry 1:3 contains Certified Organic Saw Palmetto Berries (Serenoa repens), Pure Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. Each 30 drops contains 333 mg. Phyto-Tech™ Saw Palmetto Liquid Veggie Caps contains, per one capsule, Saw Palmetto Berry, 160 mg (Serenoa repens) as a CO2 Supercritical Extract (standardized to minimum 85%, Essential Fatty Acids, 136 mg), Soy Lecithin (PCR Negative), Modified Vegetable Cellulose. Saw Palmetto is the well known herb for swollen or enlarged prostate, commonly called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Symptoms of BPH range from difficult urination, dull ache, impotence, difficulty maintaining an erection, waking to urinate, urgency to urinate and precancerous blood chemistry such as elevated PSA’s. It is thought that Saw Palmetto inhibits dihydrotestosterone, the compound that causes prostate cells to multiply excessively. * Many herbalists consider Saw Palmetto to be a valuable male tonic to help maintain prostate health as men age. Prostate inflammation is common in men over 50, especially those with a diet high in animal products and trans fatty acids. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer is the male equivalent to uterine and ovarian cancer in women. Some believe that chronic BPH is a precursor to prostate cancer in some men. Saw Palmetto can be used as a preventative mens’ tonic herb to help avoid the swelling in the first place. If one has BPH already, Saw Palmetto can reduce the inflammation to normalize the prostate. Saw Palmetto is nontoxic and can be used long term. Dosage: General preventative tonic: 30-60 drops, 2 times per day or as needed in juice or water; Stronger dose: 60-90 drops, 2-3 times per day in juice or water. Liquid Veggie Caps: One capsule, 1-2 times per day, or as directed. Note: Phyto-Tech™ Saw Palmetto Berry 1:3 is a full spectrum hydroalcoholic liquid extract, not a “standardized” liposterolic extrract. It is not possible to make a direct dose comparison to “160 mg liposterolic extract.” Clinical and traditional evidence, however, would suggest the recommended 60 drop dosage, above, is equivalent to the 160 ml liposterolic dose. *Saw Palmeto contains several types of active compounds: . . . continued on page 96 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 Omega-3’s Slow Muscle-Loss After Injury T he omega-3s EPA and DHA are major components of the muscle cell membrane, and taking EPA/DHA supplements can increase levels of these fatty acids in muscle cell membranes. Doctors thought EPA/DHA might protect muscle after exercise through its anti-inflammatory action. The following study attempted to confirm this theory. In this study, 16 men took a placebo or 2,400 mg of EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil capsules per day for eight weeks before performing six sets of weighted arm curls at 100 percent maximum muscle contraction. The exercise was designed to damage muscle. Before exercise, immediately after, and one, two, and five days later, doctors measured muscle stiffness by ultrasound while participants reported muscle soreness. Compared to the EPA/DHA group, the placebo group had significantly more muscle stiffness and reported greater muscle soreness. Those taking EPA/DHA also retained more muscle strength and greater range of motion. (Reference: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; April, 2019, Vol. 16) EPA and DHA Improve Muscle Function A fter an injury, when a cast or brace immobilizes part of the body, muscles can shrink, or atrophy. In this study, 20 healthy, recreationally active women, aged 19 to 31, took a placebo or 2,970 mg of EPA plus 2,030 mg of DHA per day. To simulate an injury, doctors applied a knee brace to immobilize one leg. The women ate only food supplied by the study, measured to provide 0.45 grams of protein per pound of body weight. After two weeks, doctors removed the casts, returning the women to normal activities for a two-week recovery period. While both groups had lost muscle mass during immobilization, those taking the omega-3 fish oil lost significantly less compared to placebo. After returning to regular activity, only the omega-3 group regained full skeletal muscle volume. Doctors concluded omega-3s may offset muscle atrophy and promote recovery after disuse, such as in elective surgery or injury. (Reference: FASEB Journal; 2019, Vol. 33, No. 3, 4586-97) To put this into perspective, the dose utilized in this study was equivalent to a total of 5,000 mcg of EPA/DHA. To achieve that level, using a product like Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X, you would need 5 capsules per day. It would be interesting to find out if they experimented with other dosage levels, or limited their research to this arbitrary dose. Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Ultimate Omega 2X by Nordic Naturals Product Number: 66138 Willner Chemists Product Recommendations by Arnie Gitomer Omega-3 Fish Oil Capsules are available from many different suppliers. The pharmacists and nutritionists at Willner Chemists will be happy to help you choose the formulation best suited for your specific needs. 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