The liver is responsible for breaking down chemicals that end up in our body from things like pesticides, hormones, excessive fat intake, and stress. The liver plays a role in thousands of biochemical mechanisms and also supports nutrient absorption and distribution. Liver problems can be caused by an unhealthy diet, drinking too much alcohol, drug side effects, toxic chemicals, obesity, and viral hepatitis. One of the most important organs in your body, the liver is supported by a variety of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and appropriate supplementation that fills any nutritional gaps in your diet.
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Liver Support Benefits:
*Supports overall liver health & functions
*Eliminates environmental toxins
*Prevents alcohol-related liver damage
*Combats liver diseases like jaundice & anorexia
Vitamins
Cirrhosis and fatty build up are common liver issues that can be combated with vitamin C and E. Vitamin C and E are antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, protect against cirrhosis in the liver, and help to prevent fatty liver disease. Vitamin B12 is an important liver support nutrient that helps with liver related diseases such as jaundice, anorexia, and others.
Herbs
Milk thistle is a liver support supplement that protects against damage caused by environmental toxins and can improve liver function in individuals suffering from hepatitis. As a toxin, alcohol has negative effects on the liver. Both dandelion extract and asparagus leaf protects liver cells from alcohol induced liver damage. Another leading cause of liver problems is steatosis, the build-up of excess fats and triglycerides in the liver due to obesity, alcohol, or poor diet. Rosemary extract has been shown to prevent weight gain and limit triglyceride build up, thereby protecting against obesity-related steatosis.
Methionine & Taurine
Methionine is an amino acid that benefits the liver by preventing liver cell damage and fatty degeneration. Deficiency of methionine can lead to fat retention in the liver and has also been linked to choline deficiency, a fatigue and insomnia related condition. Taurine is another important amino acid that supports bile production in the liver and protects the liver from alcohol and carbon tetrachloride damage.