LivDetox by Douglas Labs 120 Tabs

 Description:

Livdetox™ tablets, provided by DouglasLaboratories, contain several nutrient and herbalingredients shown to maintain liver structure andfunction in response to environmental toxins.

Health Functions:

Livdetox™ contains several dietary constituents thathave been shown to support against various toxicenvironmental stresses that affect the function andstructure of the liver. Ingredients:

Formula(#7600-120X)

Three Tablets Contain:

Choline Bitartrate 1,500 mg,L-Methionine 15 mg,Inositol 150 mg,Betaine HCl 75 mg,Lecithin (Soya) Granulars 75 mg,Niacin 10 mg,Taraxacum 50 mg,Curcumin 50 mg,Silybum marianum 50 mg,Cynara 50 mg.

Servings:

Adults take 3 tablets daily or as directed byphysician.

Caution:

No adverse effects have been reported.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.Keep out of reach of children.

Disclaimer:

The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated statements contained herein. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.

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Choline, betaine, and methionine are involved inmethyl group metabolism, which is essential fornormal liver function. Choline, as an integralcomponent of lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), is usedfor synthesis and maintenance of normal cellmembranes. Choline deficiency results in steepincreases in serum enzyme markers of liver injury.Animals deficient in choline and inositol have anexcess liver accumulation of fat. Inositol and cholinesupplementation of animals prone to fatty liversprevents this liver dysfunction.

Taraxacum (dandelion) has been traditionally used asa detoxifying herb working principally on the liverand gallbladder. This herb is thought to stimulate theelimination of toxins and is one of the strongestcholagogues and choleretics known.

Silybum marianum, milk thistle, is rich in flavonoidsknown collectively as silymarin. Silymarin has alsobeen shown to support healthy liver function under avariety of environmental stress factors such asalcohol consumption and exposure to pollutants andother potentially harmful substances. Silymarincompounds are known for their antioxidant activitiespreventing damaging lipid peroxidation by excessivefree radical levels.

Cynara scolymus (artichoke) has been usedmedicinally for centuries. Similar to milk thistle, it isbeneficial to the liver as it protects it againstenvironmental and infection-generated toxins.

Extracts of artichoke can stimulate the flow of bilefrom the liver and prevent cholestasis. It also canprotect liver cells from oxidative damage. Cynara'susefulness in liver support is thought to be due to itscontent of caffeoylquinic acids, e.g. cynarin, andflavonoids.

Curcumin has been demonstrated to be a potentantioxidant, and may also provide important supportfor healthy liver function.