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This proprietary formula combines cutting-edge ingredients into an effective
formula targeted at making sure the liver has the support it needs to
be a powerful protector of the body's health.*
Go back in history as far as you can, and you'll find that faithful gatekeepers
played key roles in defending the world's most important people. The tradition
continues today with bodyguards. These stalwart individuals stand guard
against any harm or danger that may threaten the very lives of those they
are charged to protect.
We discover the same principle at work within our own bodies. The liver
is a large organ that is critical in protecting the body from harmful
substances. It serves as an attentive gatekeeper to the heart, preventing
harmful compounds from reaching the body's most important organ. As a
key component of the body's detoxification process, a properly functioning
liver also assists all other body organs and systems in performing better.
Ensuring that this faithful gatekeeper has the nutrients and support it
needs to function properly can provide the safety and security our bodies
need to feel their best.
What it will do for you:
When the liver operates efficiently and effectively, all other body organs
and systems run more smoothly. The liver, which plays a crucial role in
detoxification, carefully guards the heart, ensuring that harmful compounds
are removed from the blood before ever reaching that critical organ. In
addition, the liver works closely with the lungs, skin, colon, and kidneys
in the process of eliminating waste materials, another important element
of health and wellness.*
Milk thistle fruit complex: Milk thistle has been used historically
for internal purposes and promotes health of the liver, bile ducts, and
spleen. This proprietary complex has been shown to provide antioxidant
protection and aids in stabilizing cell membranes of the liver.*
Green tea (Camellia sinensis): Chinese legend claims that this
favorite tea supports the body as a major antioxidant.*
N-acetyle-cysteine: This important ingredient provides antioxidant
protection that is involved in the body's cleansing efforts.*
Curcumin: A traditional favorite, this substance features antioxidant
potential for protection against free radical damage.*
Research Brief
The heaviest gland of the body, the liver weighs about three pounds in
the average adult and is the second largest organ of the body. (The skin
is the body's largest organ.) The liver is responsible for many vital
functions.
The liver plays an essential role in maintaining normal blood glucose
levels. When blood glucose levels are low, the liver kicks in and breaks
down glycogen to glucose and then releases it into the bloodstream. The
liver also is able to convert certain amino acids, lactic acids, and other
sugars, such as fructose and galactose, into glucose.
The liver also breaks down fatty acids into acetyl coenzyme A (a process
called beta oxidation), stores triglycerides, and converts excess acetyl
coenzyme A into ketone bodies (ketogenesis). In addition, the liver synthesizes
lipoproteins, which transport fatty acids, triglycerides, and cholesterol
to and from various body cells. The liver plays an essential role in protein
metabolism, which includes important processes such as transamination,
synthesizing plasma proteins, and converting toxic ammonia into urea,
a much less toxic substance, which is excreted in the urine. The liver
also absorbs bilirubin and secretes it into bile, which is then metabolized
in the intestine by bacteria and eliminated from the body through bowel
functions. The liver also serves as a storage facility for vitamins A,
B12, D, E, and K, as well as copper and iron. Iron is released from the
liver when it is needed throughout the body.
FAQs
Q: How much milk thistle is found in the product?
A: Each capsule contains 40 mg of silybin phytosome.
Q: What is silybin phytosome?
A: Silybin phytosome is silybin from milk thistle that is bound
to phosphatidylcholine.
Q: Can children take Liver Essentials?
A: It is recommended for adult use only.
Q: Is Liver Essentials a preventative product?
A: Liver Essentials is designed to be used by healthy individuals.
References
Tortora G. Principles of Human Anatomy, Harper Collins College
Publishers, New York, NY, 1995, pp. 674-678.
Rhoades R, Pflanzer R. Human Physiology, Harcourt Brace College
Publishers, Orlando, Florida, 1996, pp. 688-689
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