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Koflet - 20 - Lozenge Review
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Vitamin Shoppe - Liver Support With Milk Thistle Review
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(More customer reviews)Liver Support!!
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is typically found growing naturally in regions throughout the world including the United States. Most herbal extracts and preparations are produced using the dried fruit of the milk thistle plant.
The active constituent in milk thistle which is responsible for the medicinal effects of the plant is a flavonoid complex called silymarin. Silymarin is made up of three component parts: silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin. Silibinin is the most active and is largely responsible for the medicinal properties attributed to silymarin.
Milk thistle extract may protect the liver from a variety of harmful substances. It prevents toxins from penetrating the interior of liver cells, while promoting the growth of healthy new cells to repair liver damage. Other compounds in milk thistle extract are believe to have a similarly renewing effect on the kidneys, and may even offer some benefit to the prostate gland. As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant.
For liver ailments, dosage ranges from 140 to 600 milligrams daily, taken in 2 or 3 smaller doses from an herbal extract of milk thistle standardized to 80% silymarin content. According to research and clinical experience, improvement should be noted in about eight to twelve weeks. For people with chronic liver disease, milk thistle extract may be considered a long-term therapy. Since potency of commercial preparations may vary, follow the manufacturer's instructions whenever available.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum [Latin]), also called silybum and holy thistle, has been used to treat liver ailments since the days of ancient Rome. Milk thistle improves the liver's ability to eliminate toxins from the body, and repairs damage to the liver caused by hepatitis, cirrhosis, poisonous mushrooms, drugs, and toxic chemicals.
Preliminary research suggests that this herb also helps lower cholesterol, and boosts the body's production of its own powerful natural antioxidant, glutathione.
A flavonoid complex called silymarin, which is extracted from milk thistle seeds, is thought to provide this herb's considerable medicinal benefits. The silymarin complex contains four phytochemicals: silybinin, isosilybinin, silydianin, and silychristin. The terms "milk thistle" and "silymarin" are often used interchangeably.
Numerous studies from Europe have shown conclusively that taking milk thistle supplements helps extend the life of patients suffering from cirrhosis. Researchers tracked patients diagnosed with cirrhosis for five years, and found that those taking 200 milligrams of milk thistle extract three times a day had improved liver function and death rates that were approximately 50 percent lower than those taking placebos. Several European studies have also shown that silymarin helps normalize liver function in people with hepatitis A, B, and C.
Milk thistle has been traditionally used to treat liver poisoning caused by eating Amanita phalloides mushrooms (death caps). Several European studies have shown that silymarin neutralizes this poisonous mushroom more effectively than activated charcoal, the remedy prescribed in mainstream medicine.
Research has also shown that milk thistle protects the liver from the damage that can result from prolonged use of drugs, such as acetaminophen, antibiotics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. In one study, milk thistle even demonstrated the ability to normalize liver enzyme levels in participants whose liver had been damaged by toxic chemicals.
There is no mainstream medicine that can offer people suffering from liver disorders benefits comparable to those of milk thistle. The stems, leaves, flower buds, and seeds of this plant are edible. However, wild milk thistle doesn't provide as much silymarin as the specially bred variety used in standardized extracts and capsules, so if you are using this medicine to treat rather than prevent an ailment, you might want to stick with commercial preparations. The usual dosage is 200 milligrams in standardized silymarin capsules or 1 teaspoon in liquid extract of silymarin three times a day, or up to 1,000 milligrams of milk thistle in capsules daily.
People with liver disease or damage should be under a doctor's care, and anyone suspecting mushroom poisoning should immediately call poison control.Antioxidant properties
Dandelion contains Luteolin, an antioxidant, and has demonstrated antioxidant properties.
Phosphatidylcholine (derived from lecithin), a primary dietary source of choline, is composed of a phosphate group, 2 fatty acids, and choline. The composition of essential fatty acids in phosphatidylcholine determines its value in promoting health. When phosphatidylcholine is ingested, most of it is broken down into choline, glycerol free fatty acids, and the phosphate group, rather than being incorporated intact into cellular membranes.
* Although choline can be manufactured in humans from either methionine or serine, it has recently been designated an essential nutrient. Function
* Choline is required for the proper metabolism of fats; it facilitates the movement of fats in and out of cells. Like Vitamin B12, 5-adenosylmethionine, and Folic Acid, choline acts in the human body as a methyl donor. As such, choline is essential for proper liver function due to its key role in the lipotropic effect, i.e., the export of fat from the liver. In the absence of adequate choline, fats become trapped in the liver, where they block metabolism. Stagnation of fat and bile eventually leads to the development of more serious liver disorders such as cirrhosis.
* Choline is needed for cell membrane integrity because of the critical role it plays in the manufacture of primary components of cell membranes, such as phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.
* Choline is essential in the synthesis of acetylcholine. Choline supplementation increases the accumulation of acetylcholine which plays a crucial role in many brain processes, including memory. (Canty, DJ and Zeisel, SH. Nutr Reviews. 52;327-339, 1994)
* Phosphatidylcholine increases the solubility of cholesterol and thereby decreases cholesterol`s ability to induce atherosclerosis. Phosphatidylcholine aids in lowering cholesterol levels, removing cholesterol from tissue deposits, and inhibiting platelet aggregation. (Brook, JG, Linn, S, and Aviram, M. Biochem Med Metabol Biol. 35;31-39, 1986.) The high content of linoleic acid in phosphatidylcholine may be responsible for much of the benefit derived from supplementation. Mode of Action
* Choline acts as a methyl donor, especially in liver function.
* Choline enables synthesis of acetylcholine, phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin.
Therapeutic Uses
Liver Disorders
Phosphatidylcholine is used in the treatment of a variety of liver disorders, including:
Acute & Chronic Viral Hepatitis: Chronic viral manifestations severely challenge the liver yet numerous controlled trials have established PC as a safe and potent intervention for infection (Mueting 1972, Hirayama 1980, Yamo1978, Kosina 1981, Jenkins 1982, Visco 1985, Hantak 1990, Ilic and Begic-Janev 1991). Optimal results were achieved in these studies when subjects were maintained on a combination of oral and infused PC utilizing higher doses. Once clinical indicators began returning to normal subjects were maintained on oral doses of PC. In addition to decreases in liver enzymes, serum lipids, immune markers and bilirubin, subjects experienced reversal of fatty degeneration, inflammation, jaundice, liver swelling and fibrosis, per liver biopsy.
Cirrhosis of the liver
Decreased bile solubility
Diabetic fatty liver
Drug-induced liver damage: The use of anticonvulsant drugs often leads to liver toxicity. Subjects who had received anticonvulsants for an average of five years were assessed by GGT elevation (Hisanaga 1980) and given PC for six months. Positive outcome was consistently achieved in subjects in addition to a decrease in GGT levels.
Toxic liver damage: (Kuntz 1965) reported remarkable effects with PC in subjects with chemical poisoning and Esslinger (1966) with plant toxin.
Fatty liver: 650 subjects with varying degrees of liver damage were followed for 5 years. Subjects received intravenous PC at 950 mg along with oral PC (450- 700 mg). When blood parameters returned to normal subjects were shifted to oral PC only. Subjects were categorized as to severity of liver damage: fatty degeneration, acute inflammation, chronic aggressive inflammation, and advanced fibrotic damage. All groups in the study had marked benefit. There was reversal of fatty degeneration in many subjects and in those with acute inflammation PC accelerated recovery by an average of ten days. (Wallnoefer and Hanusch 1973).
Alcohol-induced liver disease: Studies with baboons have found that phosphatidylcholine supplementation protects against alcohol-induced liver abnormalities and cirrhosis; presumably some of these same effects will be present in humans. Nevertheless, choline salts do not seem to be of any value in the treatment of alcohol-induced liver disease in humans but may be useful in general liver support. (Lieber,CS and Rubin, E. N Engl J Med 280;705-708, 1969) Detoxification
The health of the membrane is synonymous with the health of the entire organism. Toxins have an affinity for fatty acids; they literally take up residence in the lipid environment and in so doing, weaken and disrupt. The probable result is early apoptosis, premature...Read more›
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Planetary Herbals Bupleurum Liver Cleanse Review
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(More customer reviews)i am completely satisfied with this product. reasonably priced, fast delivery from vendor. will buy again.
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Himalaya USA - Triphala, 60 capsules Review
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(More customer reviews)I originally only tried this because it was so inexpensive, but it is a really great brand for triphala. I'm pretty sure it actually shipped from India... there was a customs sticker on the package that said so. Anyway, it started to work for me (IBS - constipation) within a couple days. The pills are fairly small and easy to take. The best thing about the Himalaya brand is that you only take 2 a day! I used to use the Planetary Herbals brand triphala and I had to take 4 pills/day, and they were dry, sticky and difficult to swallow. The Planetary Herbals brand was also not nearly as effective, as I did not feel any change and only kept taking them because I thought it might work in the long run.
If you are looking for a great, inexpensive triphala, get this!
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Guduchi - Immunomodulator - 60 - Veg Cap Review
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(More customer reviews)I have trouble taking OTC or prescription allergy medications, so I thought I would try this. What a difference it has made! I started off taking it twice a day, but had to get up during the night too often to go to the bathroom.... I'm down to once a day, and it is still very effective. Takes a few weeks until you see a real difference.
Much cheaper than other allergy meds. too!
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Ashwagandha Review
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I use this to treat stress and high blood pressure and it helps tremendously with very minimal side effects. It does make you a little sleepy but not enough to be a problem.
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Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Holy Basil 60 Vegetarian Capsules Review
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(More customer reviews)This product actually controls the cough and cold and prevents a full
blown fever or flu from developing. The first time we took it, the cough
and cold disappeared in 2-3 days. The second time all of us in the house
was catching it. I caught it the last and was able to fend off the flu by
consuming "Tulasi", the original version of this product. You
can prevent the fever if you were to start consuming this the moment the
cough or cold starts. It is even good once you catch the cough or cold
in keeping it in control. Easily the most effective medicine for the
ever resilient common cough and cold.
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Planetary Herbals Ashwaganda Liquid Herbal Extract Review
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(More customer reviews)I think this really does help boost your immune system. Keeps me going anyway, and it has a pleasant taste so it's easy to plop a few drops in water and drink it.
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Himalaya Herbal Healthcare OsteoCare/Reosto, Bone Support, 120- Vegetarian Capsules Review
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(More customer reviews)I have been taking this supplement for thee years now. I just recently had a repeat bone density test and I show an improvement on the density. That is the greatest news! I opted NOT to do drugs because of the side effects, bone cancer, heart arrithmyia and jaw deformities. Amazon.com lets me shop at the lowests prices and there has never been any problem receiving my orders.
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Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Guggul 60 Vegetarian Capsules Review
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(More customer reviews)I read few articles about Guggul and Fenugreek seed being used in Indian Ayurvedic medinice to reduce cholestrol. So I started taking Guggul and fenugreek capsule one per day to reduce my triglycerides before going to statin chemicals. In 3 months it reduced my triglycerides from 383 to 313 mg/dL! That's good reduction. Plus the HDL (good) went up from 42 to 48, good. LDL (bad) went up from 130 to 162 mg/dL. It could be due to less excercise and more eating during recent holidays. So I'm going to continue this and add more physical excercise.
Before trying this I tried changing the food with multigrain and fiber, low fat and more excercise with no result.
Guggul can cause joint pain to some, my sister tried and discontinued. I had slight joint pain in the first few days then it disappeared and I had no other side effects.
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Liverite Products Liverite Liver Aid With Milk Thistle Review
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(More customer reviews)I first used this product a few years ago when my liver was severely compromised. I had upper right quadrant pain for months after my gallbladder had already been removed. I was miserable not just from the pain but also from some of the other extremely debilitating and uncomfortable symptoms I was experiencing. To be honest, I was at the point that I was losing hope that anyone could offer any help as not a single doctor could recommend a helpful path.
It was at that time that I heard about Liverite Liver Aid. I have to admit that I was quite concerned about taking it since nearly everything at that time was not agreeing with my system and exacerbated my symptoms. I even called the company to ask for some support before taking it. They assured me that few people, if any, people had a negative effect from it. So with great trepidation I took it. To my immense surprise, within a few days my symptoms began to abate until finally going away completely. For the first time in many months I was able to think clearly and actually function once again. The pain that I felt in that upper right quadrant disappeared.
To me, this product is a miracle worker. At the time when I first purchased it I seem to remember that there were claims on the bottle about how it would help lower elevated liver enzymes. Of course without sufficient double blind studies that are peer reviewed, they ended up being required to withdraw those claims. This is one time in which it is a real shame that this happened because I know and believe that those claims were absolutely, positively true and as a result of no longer being able to advertise the product in that way, many people who would clearly benefit from Liverite Liver Aid no longer have any chance of becoming aware of it.
If you have any kind of liver issues, try this product. It is quite effective can really make a difference in your life.
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Himalaya Liver Care Review
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(More customer reviews)I have been a wine lover for many years. I can drink quite a bit more than you average guy. It is not out of the question to drink 8-10 glasses of wine in a day. I always drink at night after work and never had any negative effects on the job as I can function fine the next day. The problem came a year ago when in a routine physical my doc did blood tests and my liver function tests showed VERY elevated levels...like over 3-4 times what they should be. I didn't pay heed much but did taper my drinking for awhile.
Time went by, I put it out of my mind and when I really did try to control my number of drinks I again went to a doctor to explore my options. I took another liver function test and they were all sky high. He asked me to reduce my drinking and return in 2 1/2 weeks to repeat the tests. I immediately researched fatty liver and started to find that this product had a lot of buzz on the internet. I ordered it priority overnight shipping and I also went to Trader Joe's and bought Milk Thistle. I took the recommended dose for the next 2 1/2 weeks and returned to get my blood tested again. My liver enzymes were all down significantly in just 2 weeks! To make it more amazing I did reduce my drinking some but was still drinking 4-6 a day. When my doctors and the nurses told me that this was something they have never seen in patients that fast when they stopped drinking. They said "I don't know what you are doing, but keep doing it!" That was enough for me. I continued to take these as well as 1000 mg of milk thistle a day since and I can not believe how much better I feel. I still struggle to moderate drinking but this product clearly made me feel better by helping my liver detoxify my system. I definitely recommend this for any reason you have to think your liver function is compromised from medications or other toxins we all put in our bodies!
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