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Are You Taking The Life Out Of Your Liver?

   Your liver has many functions; it stores certain vitamins, minerals and sugars for use as fuel, cleanses/filters the toxins out of your blood and controls the production/excretion of cholesterol. Your overall health and vitality, to a great extent, depends upon the health of your liver. The thousands of enzyme systems that control virtually every body activity are created there. If your liver fails to create even one of these enzymes, overall body function is impaired, creating greater metabolic stress on your body. It is no wonder that the incidence of cancer is three times higher in the current generation of baby boomers than in their parents!

   The most important function may be the secretion of bile; a bitter, yellowish substance released by your liver into your intestines for the purpose of digesting fats - it breaks them down into small globules. Bile is stored in your gallbladder and released as needed for proper digestion. When your liver is put under stress, damage and dysfunction occur.

Why Your Health may be Suffering

   Modern lifestyles can overstress your liver. Alcohol, tobacco, environmental pollutants, food additives, agricultural pesticides, popular cosmetic ingredients, common household products, stress, pharmaceutical and OTC (over-the-counter) drugs (including oral contraceptives and caffeine), gallstones, home repair materials, artist materials, garden chemicals and building materials can all kill liver cells. Animal studies have indicated that the Standard American Diet (SAD) also has extremely damaging effects on liver function. If your liver becomes sluggish and metabolically underactive, then the bile flow produced by the liver becomes stagnant. Symptoms of liver imbalance include headaches, bruising easily, anxiety, depression, confusion, fatigue, jaundice, impaired libido (sex drive) and mental function, food allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities and PMS, as well as conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. When your liver is damaged it cannot remove toxins, which then build up in your blood and eventually, your brain.

How can You Improve the Health of Your Liver?

   The curative effects of natural herbs have been used for centuries against liver disorders. Scientists have discovered a number of active principles in many herbs, including dramatically anti-hepatotoxic (liver supporting) properties. They have effectively been used to treat mild conditions requiring gentle liver stimulation to even profound liver disease.

   Studies show that Milk Thistle can protect the liver and may also promote the regeneration of healthy, new liver cells. According to the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) for Herbal Medicines, milk thistle compounds “inhibit the entrance of toxins and block toxin-binding sites through alteration of the liver cell’s outer membrane.” Silymarin, the main compound in milk thistle, increases your body’s production of glutathione. Glutathione is used for detoxification cells in the liver, to cleanse your blood. Over 100 scientific research papers have found that milk thistle may be proven effective against chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver damage. It also stimulates hepatocytes (liver cells) to replace diseased tissue. A one-month study involving 129 patients showed that milk thistle brought a 50% improvement in the symptoms of toxic-metabolic liver damage, fatty degeneration of the liver for various reasons, liver enlargement and chronic hepatitis.

   Artichoke contains both liver-protective/restorative powers. It acts as a blood purifier and has been proven in clinical studies to lower cholesterol, triglyceride levels and other metabolic waste products. Each time your liver neutralizes a toxin, it sustains damage. Artichoke is helpful in restoring liver health by relieving the symptoms of liver damage, diseases and insufficiency, plus poor digestion, chronic constipation and the prevention of gallstones.

   Bee Pollen is an excellent source of rutin; a bioflavonoid proven to help strengthen capillaries and used to treat glaucoma. In addition, research suggests that bee pollen contains natural antibiotic compounds.

   Royal Jelly supports the health of the immune system and helps increase your absorption of nutrients. Royal jelly is a concentrated source of many nutrients, including B vitamins, various minerals and some antibacterial components that are not found anywhere else. Research confirms that royal jelly may lower cholesterol, improve the LDL/HDL ratio and support your immune system.

   Ginseng is an adaptogen that helps to stabilize blood sugar through glucose metabolism, boosts your immune system and improves mental and physical stamina, allowing the body to better manage stress.

   Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Herbal Blends can be extremely beneficial in helping to correct the symptoms of liver dysfunction. Ziziphus Jujuba (Da-Zao) is used as a prophylactic against liver disease. Mamordica Charantia (Ku Gua) supports the liver in stabilizing blood sugar levels. Grataegus Pinnatifida (Shan Zha) is mainly used for symptoms of food stagnation; abdominal bloating, indigestion and flatulence (gas). Phaseolus Radiatus (Lu Dou) is traditionally used as an anti-toxin. Hordeum Vulgare (Mai Ya) provides enzymes and vitamins necessary for proper digestion and blood cell manufacture. Poria Cocos Wolf (Fu Ling) is helpful for serious or chronic illness and may help strengthen your body’s immune system.

   Taurine may be the best resort for liver disease or any other condition in which tissues swell or fluid accumulates. Further, taurine aids in digestion and the manufacture of bile in your liver to metabolize fats and help break down cholesterol. Taurine may also help gallbladder function by forming tauracholate from bile acids; tauracholate helps increase cholesterol elimination in the bile. Taurine is a key component of bile acids, plays a major role in optimal liver function and is required for the removal of toxic chemicals and metabolites from your body.

   Lecithin, otherwise known as choline, is an essential nutrient for cell protection. Lecithin lowers LDL cholesterol, raises HDL cholesterol and helps to reduce blood pressure by allowing the blood vessels to relax for better blood flow. It helps keep fatty deposits from building up in your liver. A diet low in lecithin leads to an inability to process fats, resulting in weight gain, liver dysfunction and possibly even liver cancer!

   Dandelion is used for improper bile flow, urinary tract inflammation and liver and gallbladder dysfunctions. Dandelion supports liver health and fluid balance and is also helpful against kidney stones and as a general body tonic. The Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism sites two clinical studies that demonstrate the liver-healing properties of dandelion. It has also been used for skin complaints and to stimulate the flow of bile.

   Slippery Elm has a soothing effect on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It produces a protective lining upon inflamed and ulcerated mucosal surfaces, making it effective against gastritis and stomach ulcers; conditions common in those who suffer from toxic livers and abnormal bile production.

Support Your Health Today!

   Over time, the health of the liver may be restored. Taking beneficial herbs regularly helps to provide protection to either the sick or healthy liver during the course of daily life. This stabilizes cell membranes and encourages the regeneration of liver cells destroyed during their normal functions.

   Maximum Liver Advantage™ contains natural substances to help support your liver in cleansing and filtering harmful substances in your blood: Milk Thistle, Artichoke Leaf, Bee Pollen Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Wild Ginseng Extract, L-Taurine, Lecithin, Dandelion Root, Slippery Elm Bark and the TCM Herbal Blend known to promote liver health. Maximum Liver Advantage™ was scientifically formulated to help support liver health. With Maximum Liver Advantage™, you may experience relief from fluid retention/bloating, general fatigue, weakness, allergies, chemical sensitivities, skin disturbances, fat accumulation, digestive complaints, difficult weight loss and more. As your bloodstream is swept clean, your immune system strengthens and your entire body rejoices!

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References:

The Importance of the Liver for Healing; Karl Maret M.D.
Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
Journal of Internal Medical Supplements, 1990
Lancet, 1983, 1981
British Medical Journal, 1982
Annal of Internal Medicine, 1986
Digestion, 1989
Dr. Atkins’ Vita-Nutrient Solution; Robert Adkins, M.D.
The Liver Cleansing Diet; Sandra Cabot, M.D.
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) for Herbal Medicines
Prescription for Nutritional Healing; James Balch, M.D.
The Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living