01/03/2025
LIVER TONIC 2oz
Main ingredient
Dandelion root
Milk thistle
DANDELION ROOT
Dandelion tea has many potential health benefits, including:
Anti-inflammatory-Dandelion contains taraxasterol, which has antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammation.
Blood pressure-Dandelion contains potassium, which can help improve blood flow.
Liver health-Dandelion can help to detoxify the liver and gallbladder. Immune system-Dandelion contains vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system.
Digestion-Dandelion can help stimulate the appetite and improve digestion.
Urinary tract infections-Dandelion can help relieve UTI symptoms and prevent future infections.
Weight loss-Dandelion can help reduce fat absorption and inhibit pancreatic lipase.
Dandelion is also a good source of vitamins A, B, D, and K, as well as minerals like iron, potassium, and zinc.
MILK THISTLE
has a group of flavonoids (silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin), which help repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. And it can help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.
Can help Liver disease from alcohol.
Milk thistle is often suggested as a treatment for alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease.
Most studies show milk thistle improves liver function and increases survival in people with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis.
Viral hepatitis-
Milk thistle is widely used in the treatment of viral hepatitis (particularly hepatitis C)
Cancer-
laboratory studies suggest that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anti-cancer effects. These substances appear to:
Stop cancer cells from dividing and reproducing.
Shorten the lifespan of cancer cell.
studies suggest silymarin milk thistle acts synergistically with chemotherapy.
The liver works with many organs throughout the body, including the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, lungs, heart and kidneys
Organs the liver works with
Stomach and intestines-All blood from the stomach and intestines passes through the liver
Gallbladder-Stores and releases bile, which helps break down fats in the small intestine.
Biliary system-Creates, stores, and releases bile.
Kidneys-Liver disease can affect the kidneys.
Lungs-Liver disease can affect the lungs.
Heart-Liver disease can affect the heart.
The liver's many functions include-
Digestion-Helps break down and absorb fats, cholesterol, and some vitamins
Metabolism-Breaks down and balances nutrients, and metabolizes medicines
Storage-Stores fat-soluble vitamins, iron, copper, and other chemicals
Blood clotting-Helps regulate blood clotting
Protein synthesis-Makes proteins for blood plasma
Hormone metabolism-Produces and breaks down hormones, including s*x hormones
Immunity-Fights infections by making immune factors and removing bacteria from the bloodstream
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity.
To keep your liver healthy, you can-
Eat fresh leafy green vegetables and lots of citrus fruit
Avoid alcohol
Avoid drugs