Suggested Use: As an Adult dietary supplement take 1 - 4 Capsules per day, 1-2 capsules at a time with food, at least 1 hour apart early in the day or as directed by your Health Care Practitioner.
Advance Use: Take up to double the above as directed by your Health Care Practitioner.
Ingredient Summary:
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) The milk thistle plant contains silymarin and related flavonoids which are some of the most potent liver-protecting substances known. These flavonoids are powerful antioxidants so protect the liver from damaging toxins and free radicals. They also stimulate healing and the production of new liver cells and cause the liver to increase production of glutathione, the bodies most important antioxidant and detoxifying substance. Silymarin has been proven to both protect liver cells and repair existing damage in animals intoxicated with mushroom toxins, medicines, heavy metals or toxic organic solvents.
S-adenosyl methionine Methionine is a sulfur containing amino acid that is important for detoxification. Both cysteine and taurine can be synthesized in the body from methionine so long as enough vitamin B5 is available. Through this mechanism, methionine is a starting point for glutathione production, which is the 'master detoxifier' of the body and protects liver cells from the effects of harmful toxins and free radicals. This amino acid is a chelater, binding to heavy metals and removing them from the body before they can build up and cause damage to tissues. Methionine is important in the metabolism of fats and prevents them building up in the liver which impairs liver function. The liver converts methionine to SAMe.
trimethylglycine DMG stimulates oxidative enzyme activities and inhibits cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis. Dimethylglycine is a molecule created when trimethylglycine donates one of its methyl groups. TMG functions closely with choline, folic acid, vitamin B12 and S-adenosyl methionine SAMe. All of these compounds function as "methyl donors." They carry and donate methyl functional groups to facilitate necessary chemical processes. The donation of methyl groups is important to proper liver function, cellular replication, and detoxification reactions. TMG plays a role in the manufacture of carnitine and serves to protect the kidneys from damage. DMG is a "lipotropic factor" because of it helps the liver process fats (lipids).
Alpha Lipoic Acid A vitamin-like substance and a potent anti-oxidant that enhances the effect of other anti-oxidants. It helps maintain levels of Glutathione, an important anti-oxidant. It regenerates damaged nerves. It is a neurological antioxidant that chelates free iron. It improves mitochondrial function (mitochondria are the energy-producing units of cells).
Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) The globe artichoke contains the flavonoid, cymarin, which is similar in composition to silymarin. Cymarin increases blood flow within the liver and promotes liver regeneration. Globe artichoke also reduces blood fats and helps curtail the formation of gallstones.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an altered form of the amino acid cysteine, which is commonly found in food and synthesized by the body. NAC helps the body synthesize glutathione—an important antioxidant. The antioxidant activity of NAC protects the liver from exposure to several toxic chemicals. NAC protects the body from acetaminophen toxicity and is used in high levels at hospitals for that purpose. NAC is a natural sulfur-containing amino acid derivative found naturally in foods and is a powerful antioxidant. Cysteine is a conditionally essential sulfur bearing amino acid, derived by the combination of methionine and pyridoxal 5 phosphate (vitamin B6).
Dandelion Root Extract (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion extract has a protective effects against lipid peroxidation and free radicals, both damaging products of a poorly functioning liver. Dandelion contains a wealth of nutrients important to liver function, especially the B vitamins. Dandelion cleanses the liver and increases the production of bile. Dandelion is often used as a herbal treatment for all liver diseases of the liver including hepatitis, cirrhosis and jaundice.
Schizandra The Schisandra Berry major active compounds in schisandra are lignans (schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins, and pregomisin) found in the seeds of the fruit. Modern Chinese research suggests these lignans have a protective effect on the liver and an immuno-modulating effect. Extracts of schisandra fruits have gained popularity for use in racehorses not running well in relation to elevated liver enzyme levels in their blood; further supporting their beneficial effect on the liver. Part of how schisandra lignans appear to protect the liver is by activating the enzymes in liver cells that produce glutathione, an important antioxidant substance. Lignans interfere with platelet activating factor, a chemical that promotes inflammation in a number of conditions. Schisandra fruit may have an adaptogenic and immuno-modulating action. Research has focused on Schisandra's very strong anti-oxidant characteristics.
Benfotiamine An active coenzyme - fat-soluble form of the B-complex vitamin thiamin. Benfotiamine is an allithiamine, a unique class of thiamin-derived compounds present in trace quantities in roasted crushed garlic and other vegetables from the Allium genus (such as onions, shallots, and leeks). Benfotiamine’s open-ringed structure makes it able to pass directly through cell membranes, readily crossing the intestinal wall and being taken straight into the cell.
