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Improve your liver and bowel function and
start losing weight easily! Liver tonics are helpful for the liver in many ways
and can be obtained in powder and capsule form. A good liver tonic needs to
contain a synergistic mixture of natural ingredients, which work together to
support liver function. There are many liver tonics available, from Swedish
bitters to tinctures containing various herbs, and indeed these types of tonics
have been used for centuries. In this day and age it is important to use a
powerful liver tonic that contains the most essential natural substances for
healthy liver function. Such a powerful liver tonic is able to support the
detoxification pathways in the liver which breakdown toxins. It is also able to
improve the structural and functional integrity of the liver cells and liver
filter.
Active
ingredients per Capsule
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Silybum marianum (St Mary’s Thistle) Ext equiv to dry fruit
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8.75 grams |
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Stan equiv Flavanolignans as Silybin |
105 mg |
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Camelia sinensis (Green tea)
Ext equiv to dry
leaf |
6.3 mg |
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Stan equiv Epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate |
830 mcg |
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Dunaliella salina Ext equiv to fresh cell |
1.13 mg |
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Stand equiv Carotenoids as Betacarotene |
46.9 mcg |
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Thiamine hydrochloride (Vit B1) |
2.5 mg |
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Riboflavin (Vit B2) |
2.5 mg |
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Nicotinamide(Vit B3) |
2.5 mg |
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Nicotinic acid (Vit B3) |
2.5 mg |
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Calcium pantothenate (Vit B5) |
5
mg |
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Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit B6) |
2.5 mg |
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Folic acid |
100 mcg |
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Biotin |
25
mcg |
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Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) |
25
mcg |
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Calcium ascorbate
Equiv Ascorbic
acid |
25 mg |
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d-alpha tocopherol acetate Equiv to 25IU natural vitamin E
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20.7 mg |
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Inositol |
10
mg |
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Zinc (as sulphate monohydrate) |
1.25 mg |
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Cysteine hydrochloride |
10
mg |
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Glutamine |
20
mg |
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Glycine |
20
mg |
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Taurine |
100 mg |
Directions for use:
Adults begin with one capsule twice daily. After one week increase to 2
capsules twice daily. Take with food.
Keep out of reach
of children and do not use during pregnancy without medical advice. Vitamin
supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Drink plenty of water.
Always read the
label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare
practitioner.
AusL 90298
AMINO ACIDS
Specific amino acids are essential for the liver to breakdown toxins and drugs
and also for the efficient metabolism of nutrients by the liver.
Glutamine
This amino acid is required for phase two detoxification in the liver and is
required in increased amounts by those who consume excessive alcohol. It is able
to reduce the craving for alcohol. Glutamine supplementation is helpful for
intestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut is
the term used to describe an inflamed condition of the lining of the bowel,
which makes the bowel too permeable, so that toxins and incompletely digested
food particles can be absorbed from the bowels directly into the liver. This
increases the workload of the liver and may cause many health problems.
Glutamine is used as fuel by the brain and by the lymphocytes (white blood
cells). It is essential for the lymphocytes to fight viruses such as hepatitis B
and C.
Glutamine is converted in the body into glutamic
acid, which, along with the amino acids cysteine and glycine, is converted into
the powerful liver protector glutathione.
Glutathione is essential for liver phase two conjugation reactions used during
detoxification of drugs and toxic chemicals.
Glutathione
Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that is produced in the healthy liver where
it neutralizes oxygen molecules before they can damage cells. Glutathione is a
component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione-S-transferase, which is a widely
acting liver-detoxifying enzyme. Indeed large amounts of glutathione are stored
in the liver, where it detoxifies harmful compounds so they can then be excreted
via the bile. Glutathione helps to reduce damage from cigarette smoke, alcohol,
radiation, heavy metals, drugs and chemotherapy. Glutathione plays a vital role
in preventing liver cancer. Glutathione levels decline with age, and this may
accelerate the ageing process. It is not worth taking glutathione supplements,
as they are expensive and usually poorly absorbed. It is far more effective to
increase glutathione levels by giving the liver, the raw materials it needs to
make its own glutathione, namely, the amino acids glycine, glutamine and
cysteine.
Glycine
This amino acid performs more biochemical functions than any other amino acids.
It is required for the synthesis of bile salts, and is used by the liver to
detoxify chemicals in the phase-two detoxification pathways.
Taurine
Inadequate levels of taurine are common in those patients with chemical
sensitivities, allergies and poor diets. Taurine is the major amino acid
required by the liver for the removal of toxic chemicals and metabolites the
liver to detoxify environmental chemicals such as chlorine, chlorite (bleach),
aldehydes (produced from alcohol excess), alcohols, petroleum-based solvents and
ammonia. Recent findings are demonstrating that taurine is one of the major
nutrients involved in the body’s detoxification of harmful substances and drugs,
and should be considered in the treatment of all chemically sensitive patients.
Taurine is helpful for fatty liver, high blood cholesterol and gall bladder
problems, alcohol withdrawal, hepatitis and jaundice. Taurine is a sulphur
bearing amino acid that is present in all good liver tonics for very good
reasons. It is required for the healthy production of bile, and the liver uses
it to conjugate toxins and drugs to excrete through the bile. It helps the liver
to excrete excessive cholesterol out of the body through the bile, and thus is
an aid to weight control and cardiovascular health. Doses required can vary from
50 to 2000 mg daily. It is free of side effects but should not be taken on an
empty stomach in those with stomach ulcers. It is found in animal protein such
as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy products but not in vegetable protein. Taurine
is often deficient in strict vegans. Taurine regulates the transport of minerals
across cell membranes and stabilises the electrical properties of cell
membranes. For this reason, a deficiency of taurine has been linked to epileptic
seizures, and combined with vitamin B 6, it has a useful anti-seizure effect in
epileptics. It is made from two other amino acids methionine and cysteine.
Cysteine
Cysteine is an amino acid that contains sulphur, and is needed by the phase-two
detoxification pathway. It is a precursor of glutathione, which is needed to
breakdown pollutants and toxins and has powerful antioxidant effects. Aldehydes,
which are toxic breakdown products of alcohol, rancid fats and smog, are
partially neutralized by cysteine. A study reported that large doses of
acetaldehyde (derived from alcohol), killed 90% of the mice that consumed it. A
control group of mice were primed with vitamin C, vitamin B 1 and cysteine, and
were then given the equivalent amount of acetaldehyde that had killed 90% of the
other mice. None of the supplement-primed mice in the control group died.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants destroy free radicals and so help to detoxify and protect the cells
of the body, including the liver cells, from toxins.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is the most powerful antioxidant vitamin for the liver and reduces
toxic damage to the liver cells from chemical overload. It neutralizes free
radicals generated during the phase 1 detoxification pathway in the liver. Toxic
chemicals are far less dangerous if there is plenty of vitamin C in the liver.
It helps the liver to regulate cholesterol levels and improves immunity.
Vitamin E
Natural vitamin E is biologically more active than synthetic vitamin E. Vitamin
E is a powerful antioxidant that protects fats from damage. Since cell membranes
are composed of fats, vitamin E is the best protector of cell membranes. It does
this by preventing free radicals from oxidizing cell membranes, which prevents
them from becoming rancid. Thus vitamin E can help to protect the membranes
surrounding liver cells. Vitamin E is also needed in those with a "fatty liver",
where there is an accumulation of unhealthy oxidized fats in the liver cells.
Natural Carotenoids
Carotenoids such as beta carotene are most commonly
found in fruits and vegetables and are most
significant for human health. It is important to take
only natural sources of beta-carotene and other carotenoids. Beta-carotene gets
converted in the body to vitamin A and yet has none of
the toxic side effects of high doses of vitamin A. Large population
studies have shown that low intakes of
beta-carotene are associated with a higher
incidence of cancer. Beta-carotene is a powerful protective antioxidant.
B GROUP VITAMINS
Thiamine (Vitamin B
1)
This B vitamin has antioxidant properties and is helpful in reducing the
toxic effects of alcohol, smoking and lead. Thiamine protects against
many of the metabolic imbalances caused by
alcohol. Deficiency of thiamine is common in those who
consume excessive alcohol and this will often lead to
poor mental function.
Riboflavine (Vitamin B
2)
This B vitamin is required during phase one detoxification in the liver,
and is crucial in the production of body
energy. Riboflavine deficiency is common in those who
consume excessive alcohol and should be supplemented
in such cases.
Nicotinamide (Vitamin B
3)
This is also known as Niacinamide, and is required by the liver’s phase
one detoxification system. It is needed for the
metabolism of fats and helps to
keep cholesterol levels under control.
Calcium Pantothenate
(Vitamin B 5)
Several studies have found that pantothenate can lower cholesterol (by
an average of 15%), and triglycerides (by an
average of 30%) in those with elevated levels of these
blood fats. A study showed that pantothenate speeds
up liver detoxification of acetaldehyde after alcohol consumption. This
is very important for those who consume
excessive alcohol because acetaldehyde
appears to be a major chemical in the toxic process that accompanies
long term alcohol use. Pantothenate is required
in increased amounts in liver disease and in those who
use alcohol excessively.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B 6)
Vitamin B 6 is required for effective phase one liver detoxification, and
is essential for physical and mental health.
Vitamin B 6 inhibits the formation
of a toxic chemical called homocysteine, which accelerates
cardiovascular disease.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin
B 12)
Supplements of this powerful vitamin are essential for those who are
strict vegetarians or those with nervous
complaints. It is a great energizer of the
nervous system and can reduce depression and fatigue. It is required for
phase one detoxification of chemicals in the liver, and can help people
who are allergic to sulphites, which are common
food and wine additives. A study showed that vitamin B 12 can effectively block
most of the adverse
reactions to sulphites such as hay fever, sinus, headache and bronchial
spasms. B 12 is required for the liver to perform methylation, which
inactivates the hormone oestrogen and enhances the flow of bile.
B 12 is required in increased amounts by those who use alcohol
excessively, or in liver disease and pernicious
anaemia.
Folic Acid
Is required for the phase one detoxification pathway in the liver and
for cell repair and division. There is an
increased need in alcohol excess. Some
studies have shown that folic acid exerts an anti-cancer effect.
Biotin
Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is produced in the intestines by
friendly bacteria. It is found in foods such as nuts, whole grain foods,
vegetables and brewer’s yeast, and in supplement form. Liver cells that
lack biotin will be deprived of the energy they
need to detoxify chemicals and
drugs. Deficiency of this vitamin is not rare and can cause hair loss,
dry flaky skin, rashes and
fatigue. Those with a poor diet, alcoholism or long
term antibiotic use, are at risk of deficiency.
Inositol
This vitamin is important in fat metabolism, and helps to remove fats
from the liver. Deficiency of inositol can
increase hardening of the arteries,
increase blood cholesterol levels and lead to hair loss, constipation
and mood swings. Excessive consumption of
caffeine can reduce the level of inositol in the body.
LECITHIN
Lecithin contains healthy fats, which are required for the functional
and structural integrity of cell membranes.
Lecithin is composed of the B vitamin choline, along
with linoleic acid and inositol. A choline deficiency
promotes liver damage and can be corrected with lecithin supplements.
Choline has shown a protective effect against cirrhosis in animal
studies. Trials are now being done to see if
this protective effect can be reproduced
in humans. Lecithin is vital for fat metabolism and allows cholesterol to
disperse in watery solutions
so that it can be transported around the body to where
it is needed, or removed from the body. This reduces
the risk of fatty degeneration in arteries and vital
organs. It can help those with the condition of fatty
liver caused by incorrect diet or alcoholism.
ZINC
The mineral zinc has antioxidant properties and is part of the powerful
antioxidant enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD). Zinc is vital for
the efficient functioning of the cellular
immune system needed to fight infections from viruses,
parasites and fungal microorganisms.
ST. MARY’S THISTLE (MILK
THISTLE)
Milk Thistle also known as "Silybum Marianum", is a herb with remarkable
detoxifying and liver protective effects. It is a very well known liver
herb, having been recommended in herbal texts since the late 1600’s. Its
most active constituent is silymarin, which is a bioflavonoid.
Research has shown that Milk Thistle can protect against some severe
liver toxins. For example the poisonous
mushroom "Amanita phalloides" leads to death in 40% of
people who ingest it. This mushroom contains the toxins,
phalloidin and amanitin, which are highly destructive to liver cells.
Extracts of Milk Thistle containing the active ingredient silymarin, can
protect the liver from phalloidin. Some animal experiments found that
silymarin was 100% effective in preventing toxicity when given before
poisoning by the mushrooms. Silymarin was also effective if given to the
poisoned animals within 10 minutes after ingestion. Furthermore, if
silymarin was given within 24 hours after ingestion it still prevented
death, and greatly reduced the severity of liver damage. Silymarin also
protects the liver in animals exposed to alcohol, and the solvent
carbontetrachloride. Liver disorders in humans have been treated with silymarin
with promising results.
Patients with chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation) had
improvements in liver function after taking silymarin for 3 months. Most
liver toxins, including alcohol, produce damage to cell membranes via
free radical generation. Silymarin functions as
an antioxidant and reduces damage
to cell membranes. It prevents the formation of leukotrienes, which are
dangerous inflammatory chemicals produced by the immune system.
Silymarin can increase the quantity of the
powerful liver protector glutathione, and
improves protein synthesis in the liver.
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels
sprouts, kale, bok choy, mustard greens and radish, contain important
substances such as indoles, thiols and sulphur compounds, which enhance
the liver’s phase one and two detoxification
pathways. Broccoli has a particularly good effect and
enhances glutathione conjugation of toxins. There is
evidence that cruciferous vegetables are able to reduce the risk
of cancer, and the American Cancer Society have
been placing large advertisements in magazines with
pictures of these vegetables, saying that
"A defence against cancer can be cooked up in your kitchen. "
Green tea
Green tea exerts strong antioxidant actions and is also able to inhibit cancer
cell growth. The Chinese, who are large drinkers of green tea, have a 60% less
chance of oesophageal cancer. Parts of Japan where people drink a lot of green
tea have a lower incidence of many types of cancers, including stomach,
oesophageal and liver cancer. Green tea may also be of benefit as an aid to
weight loss through positive effects on fat and sugar metabolism.
Livatone Plus contains all of the preceding ingredients finely ground and mixed
together in either powder or capsule form.
This is far more practical, economical and convenient than
having to take them all individually. The tonic can be taken in a dose of one
teaspoon mixed in fresh juice just before meals, twice daily, or two capsules
just before food, twice daily. Take this dosage for eight to twelve weeks. Then
go on to a maintenance dose of one teaspoon daily, or two capsules daily, which
can be continued for as long as needed. Some people find that they need to stay
on a liver tonic in a maintenance dose permanently because of dysfunctional
liver problems and the extra challenges faced by the liver in this day and age.
Those who have a very dysfunctional liver, a fatty liver, or problems with
excessive weight, can continue safely on the higher dose. Children over 3 years
of age can take the powder in a reduced dosage of 1/4 to 1/3 of a teaspoon,
mixed in fruit juice twice daily, before meals. When beginning any liver tonic
for the first time, always commence with a low dosage (say one quarter of the
recommended dosage, eg. 1/2 a teaspoon of powder daily or 1 capsule daily), and
stay on this low dose for the first week. Beginning with the maximum dose of a
liver tonic may stimulate the liver’s release of toxins too quickly, which could
cause nausea, vomiting or headaches.
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