Prevent and Cure Degenerative Diseases

Prevent and Cure Degenerative Diseases Regain and Maintain the Healthier you with USANA Products. Our products are the best money can buy. Direct selling is a little different. It’s not the status quo.

About Us
USANA manufactures the highest-rated, most effective nutritional supplements and health care products in the world. We offer our products to customers through a process called direct selling. It’s not how people are used to buying what they want—after all, wouldn’t it be easier if you could just pick our products up at the grocery store? Yeah, we get that a lot. Here’s why we do what we d

o. We didn’t just want to give you the opportunity to take the best wellness products in the world. We wanted to give you the opportunity to make your life the best it can be. And this includes having physical health as well as financial health, so you can buy what all of us really want: freedom to do what we want, when we want. So yes, it’s different. But here’s the best part. USANA understands direct selling just as much as it understands nutritionals. Which is, we get it. In fact, we’re the best at what we do, and we can prove it. We win awards for our products, and we win awards for our business opportunity. Our focus on personalization—in our product line and with owning a USANA business—allows you to think about your personal choices in life and how your everyday behaviors have an impact on your overall quality of life. Your Health. Your Life. Your Way.

06/10/2018

Sanoviv A Place of Natural And Healthy Environment and Avenue. USANA is the best!!!

30/09/2018

Sa Dami ng Vitamins at Supplements sa mundo, ano ang pinaka the best, safe and science based for short pinaka effective? Please watch the video to know kung ano.

https://youtu.be/3hGAjS79hxs

USANA Health Sciences, Inc.WEBSITE: http://www.usana.comBLOG: http://whatsupusana.comCHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/usanahealthsci...SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...Optimal nutrition means a complete spectrum of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and special phytonutrients. CellSe...

Second abundant and very important molecule in the body. An Endogenous Antioxidant yet widely manufactured, and consumed...
13/08/2018

Second abundant and very important molecule in the body. An Endogenous Antioxidant yet widely manufactured, and consumed even though its very hard to absorb.

No to gloot a thigh own (Glutathione) supplementation yes to Cystein, Brocolli, Bilberry, Milk Thistle and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Iba ang may alam.

All can be found in USANA Cellsentials the only vitamins and supplements available in the market, all ingredients needed to produce glutathione.

PM for orders.

Glutathione is a water-soluble antioxidant that plays an important role in Phase II detoxification processes in the liver.

07/05/2018

Chronic Diseases nowadays are not cause by Viruses and Bacteria but Stress and Unhealthy diet. Did you know that USANA have 3 anti stress and anxiety ingredients. Inositol, cinnamon and Catechins.. See the label ask for more information.

18/03/2018

Heart Attack Cause and Prevention..
USANA Products can be your health partner in making yourself free from it.

Biomega Omega 3 Fish Oil that will clean the Fat Blockage.
Proflavanol C for a healthy Cardio Vascular, weight management.
Essentials For a Total healthy as it contains 20 Antioxidant and 13 Vitamins and Minerals..

28/02/2018

"We sacrifice health to gain wealth, and later on sacrifice wealth to get back our health"
Irony of Humanity.

So invest in your health as early as today to enjoy the fruit of your labor tomorrow and invest it in USANA Top rated, Science-Based and Cellular Level Vitamins and Supplementation.

PM for inquiries about your health problem.

Published Research Study how effective and significant OMG 3 or Fish Oil can lower your Blood Pressure and make it norma...
28/02/2018

Published Research Study how effective and significant OMG 3 or Fish Oil can lower your Blood Pressure and make it normal again Versus Maintaining it by Medication. USANA Biomega is the most rated and purest Fish Oil available in the Market. Combined with USANA Essentials and Active Calcium we guaranteed your health to go back to Normal.

Pricing including delivery.
Essentials 3500 2 Bottle/112 Tablets per bottle
Biomega 1920 1 Bottle 56 Capsules
Active Calcium 1680 84 Tablets

Guaranteed Prevention and Cure of High Blood Pressure and all.

In hypertensive individuals, EPA+DHA was as effective at lowering blood pressure, as increasing physical activity and restricting alcohol and sodium.

Sleep is like diet u have to have proper and sufficient to avoid chronic diseases.. Read Read for more.info...Having a h...
07/01/2018

Sleep is like diet u have to have proper and sufficient to avoid chronic diseases.. Read Read for more.info...

Having a hard time in sleeping

USANA Pure Rest can help you gain back your normal sleeping cycle in a healthy and safe way.

For only 1200 Pesos

GOOD SLEEP ISN’T JUST A LUXURY, IT IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH

According to many experts, sleep habits should be thought of as a “vital sign” of good health.

Insufficient or poor sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression, which threaten our long-term health.

According to the latest statistics, more than 1/3 of adults do not get sufficient sleep. And, we all know that poor sleep affects performance, cognition, and overall quality of life.
Just like diet and exercise, very few of us sleep perfectly, but the benefits are definitely worth the extra effort.

A recent study that included 4,870 Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes showed that sleeping too little (less than 4.5 hours) or too much (more than 8.5 hours) was associated with higher A1C levels (a measure of blood glucose levels over 3 months), regardless of physical activity, diet, obesity, or depressive symptoms. This study showed that poor sleep habits essentially mimicked insulin resistance, raising blood glucose levels and increasing abdominal obesity.

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/36/3/611

The following is a list of sleep hygiene tips which can be used to improve sleep.

National Sleep Foundation recommendations:
1. Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time each morning.

2. Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot or too cold.

3. Make sure your bed is comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music. Remove all TVs, computers, and other "gadgets" from the bedroom.

https://askthescientists.com/evening-exposure-light-emitting-electronics-can-reduce-quality-sleep-suppressing-release-melatonin/

4. Avoid large meals before bedtime.

22/11/2017

Take Care of your Liver.... For a Healthy Liver and Cure and Prevention of Liver Diseases USANA Hepasil is for you. Google the product or youtube for more info.

Omega 3 Fatty Acid na you can get purely in USANA Biomega, Research Shows and Testify that it can really Cure and Preven...
19/11/2017

Omega 3 Fatty Acid na you can get purely in USANA Biomega, Research Shows and Testify that it can really Cure and Prevent High Blood Pressure and Stroke.

PM for Orders SRP 1700 56Capsule Discount given for 2-more orders.

In hypertensive individuals, EPA+DHA was as effective at lowering blood pressure, as increasing physical activity and restricting alcohol and sodium.

Ito na g**o ang pinaka the best reason why you need to take Supplementation.. Every Minute may war na nangyayari sa atin...
06/11/2017

Ito na g**o ang pinaka the best reason why you need to take Supplementation.. Every Minute may war na nangyayari sa ating katawan defending your body against viruses, bacteria and etc. So strengthen your immune system through your environment, diet, stress, sleep, travel, and other lifestyle factors.

A healthy, functional immune system is a complex machine. It contains many layers, subsystems, tissues, organs, and processes.

Over Weight and Maintaining Weight. Read this very informative and mind blowing. The study’s advice—eat a fresh, healthy...
02/11/2017

Over Weight and Maintaining Weight. Read this very informative and mind blowing. The study’s advice—eat a fresh, healthy diet, sleep, and get off the couch. But it adds some complexity to the common “just eat less and lose weight” idea.

You may have an idea of what a healthy diet is. One study found the best and worst foods for your waistline. Find the foods to avoid.

Very informative for the First Day of November..
01/11/2017

Very informative for the First Day of November..

The human body is amazing, isn’t it? Since it is Halloween it seemed appropriate to do a post on blood and the cardiovascular system.

The average lifespan of your red blood cells is 120 days. Red blood cells have no nucleus so they cannot divide or synthesize new cellular components. The bone marrow constantly manufactures red blood cells to replace those that expire.

There are approximately 2.5 trillion red blood cells in your body at any given time. To maintain this number, the body has to produce about 2.5 million red blood cells per second in the bone marrow. That is over 200 billion new red blood cells per day.

About 5.6 liters of blood circulate through the body 3 times every minute, meaning a red blood cell can circumnavigate your body in under 20 seconds.

The largest artery in the body, the aorta, is about the diameter of a garden hose.

Capillaries, on the other hand, are only 1/10th the diameter of a human hair.

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps to sq**rt blood over 10 meters (30 feet).

Laughter is good for your heart. In addition to lowering stress, a good belly laugh relaxes and expands blood vessels, increasing blood flow as much as 20%.

Just remember, whatever nutrients you are providing, or not providing, are being circulated and delivered to tissues and cells throughout your body constantly. Several nutrients like folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, copper and iron are needed to support healthy red blood cell formation. If you want to keep your “engine” running longer and smoother, it needs adequate amounts of the right nutrients, fuel and fluids.

This research suggests that the combined supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid and CoQ10 may improve energy homeostasis, ...
31/10/2017

This research suggests that the combined supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid and CoQ10 may improve energy homeostasis, stress response, and antioxidant defense mechanisms.

This nutrients can be found in USANA Coquinone PM for order.

This research suggests that the combined supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid and CoQ10 may improve energy homeostasis, stress response, and antioxidant defense mechanisms.

A good research about Omega 3, in which USANA Biomega are made of pure Omega 3 or Fish Oil. Para sa mga taong mataas ang...
25/10/2017

A good research about Omega 3, in which USANA Biomega are made of pure Omega 3 or Fish Oil. Para sa mga taong mataas ang Cholesterol that causes High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Coronary Heart Diseases. Read Read. Biomega is good to be partner with Proflavanol and Essesntials for Cure and Prevention of Degenerative Diseases like, Hypertension, Diabetes, Stroke, Mayoma, Skin Diseases, Cancer. Pm for Orders and Queries.

A meta-analysis published online by the Mayo Clinical Proceedings found that the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA had favorable benefits for heart health.

META-ANALYSIS OF EPA AND DHA OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE

Researchers included 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 16 prospective cohort studies into their analysis. The results from the RCTs showed a 6% reduction (not statistically significant) in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients using EPA and DHA. The prospective studies showed a statistically significant 18% reduction in coronary heart disease among participants. Subgroup analysis from the RCTs showed that individuals at higher risk for CHD, such as those with elevated triglycerides and elevated LDL cholesterol, benefitted most from the omega-3 fatty acids, especially at dosages above 1 gram per day.

The conclusions of the meta-analysis support the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force’s recommended addition of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to dietary patterns to support heart health and prevent coronary heart disease.

http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)30681-4/abstract

Similar studies:
https://askthescientists.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-linked-lo…/
https://askthescientists.com/fish-oil-lowers-heart-rate/
https://askthescientists.com/regular-exercise-fish-oil-may…/

This is very informative related to Aged-Related Mucular Degeneration (AMD) or mga sakit sa Mata Tulad ng Catarata, Impa...
23/10/2017

This is very informative related to Aged-Related Mucular Degeneration (AMD) or mga sakit sa Mata Tulad ng Catarata, Impaired Night Vision and etc. And what are the Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants proven by research to slow down and prevent this sickness.

USANA Visionex
USANA Essentials

For prevention and Cure of Eye Diseases..

“I opened two gifts this morning. They were my eyes.” – posted on the wall in an eye surgeon’s office.

There are several nutrients that play very important roles in the health of your eyes. Vitamin C, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and carotenoids such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene.

Studies
Over the past two decades, there have been significant advances in research related to nutrition and eye health. Research from large studies such as AREDS, AREDS 2, L.A.S.T. and the Nurses Health Study has given experts a better understanding of how nutrition helps promote healthy vision and decreases the risk of developing age-related eye disorders.

Read about this research and how these nutrients support eye health. Healthy vision truly is a gift.

https://askthescientists.com/qa/which-nutrients-best-support-healthy-vision/

Isa sa mga rason why other people don't take supplements kasi nakaka sira sa Liver. Please do read the Flaw of the publi...
22/10/2017

Isa sa mga rason why other people don't take supplements kasi nakaka sira sa Liver. Please do read the Flaw of the publish research and understand that this is not true.. Except if you choose science based supplements hindi yong sa radio lang.. Choose USANA. Dont hesitate to ask u can also google USANA..

DO DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS POSE A RISK TO THE LIVER?

Many of you may have seen headlines recently about dietary supplements potentially causing liver damage. We also hear this claim from certain health experts from time to time. But, is it true? Here is some information you need to know.

According to a new study in the Journal Hepatology, one in five cases of chemical-induced liver damage come from herbal and dietary supplements, up from one in 10 cases a decade ago.

To assess the scope of liver problems caused by supplements, researchers reviewed data from several previously published studies, much of which was also presented at a 2015 conference sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. They also looked at 130 cases of supplement-related injuries reported over eight years in a U.S. registry of drug-induced liver injuries.

However, there are some major criticisms of this study. A major flaw is that rather than trying to separate out which of the products were legitimate dietary supplements and which were in fact illegal drugs, researchers chose to lump all of them together. According to these researchers, if it looked like a supplement, it was a supplement, and if it mentioned an herb on the label it was an “herbal” product.

Steroids, which have long been linked to liver damage, accounted for more than a third of those cases in the U.S. registry. The remaining 85 cases, however, were attributed to 116 different products, often containing multiple ingredients, that left few clues as to which individual ingredient might be the culprit. Non-steroid supplements included green tea extracts (typically in weight loss products), mixtures labeled as “Chinese herbs,” “Korean herbs,” or “Ayurvedic medications,” as well as vitamins and dietary supplements. Many cases were tied to products marketed under various company labels, including six from Slimquick, four apiece from Herbalife and Hydroxycut and two apiece from Move Free and Airborne.

There is no doubt that this study and others like it will be used by some to imply or convince people that dietary supplements are bad for the liver. And, while it is certainly not impossible, let’s put it into perspective. With more than half the U.S. population of 330 million people taking supplements, this study looked at 130 cases of supplement-related injuries that occurred over 8 years. More than a third were attributed to anabolic steroids, and the vast majority of the remaining cases were mixtures of herbs, and primarily those used for weight loss. Even if 10% could be attributed to vitamins and minerals, that would be 13 cases in 8 years out of billions of uses. If you then consider that it is possible that other medical issues were involved with many of these cases, the likelihood of a normally healthy individual damaging their liver from recommended intake of quality vitamins and minerals would be less than being struck by lightning. TWICE.

The bottom line is, use supplements from a company you trust; talk to your Dr. if you are being treated for medical conditions or are on medications; and follow product recommendations and use common sense.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Paper-on-liver-injury-from-supplements-criticized

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27677775

9 year old study reveals the effect of taking "sweet sugar candy" in relation to Cancer.. Take good care of your health ...
22/10/2017

9 year old study reveals the effect of taking "sweet sugar candy" in relation to Cancer.. Take good care of your health guys hinay hinay sa matatamis..

A nine-year study out of Belgium has found that cancer cells love a very common food—and it’s probably in your pantry right now.

Here are some uncommon signs of Colon Cancer. sickness nowadays are very subtle hindi mo mamalayan until Stage 4 na so b...
21/10/2017

Here are some uncommon signs of Colon Cancer. sickness nowadays are very subtle hindi mo mamalayan until Stage 4 na so bear in mind guys that prevention is better than cure. So take care of your body. If you need the best supplement and scienced based choose USANA we have Essentials for a Total body health and protection.. PM for orders.

Medical experts have said that colon cancer is one of the most conspicuous and dangerous forms of cancer that the world has, and yet it does not get the same exposure as the other cancers have.In the year 2016, there are around 140,000 people who have been diagnosed with these kinds of cancer, e

The Bible Says Human came from the word Humid means Dirt and Science Reveals we are 90% bacteria and 10% human cells. Ou...
04/10/2017

The Bible Says Human came from the word Humid means Dirt and Science Reveals we are 90% bacteria and 10% human cells. Our body adapt to environment but our microbiome adapt to us what we eat, lifestyle and etc. This leads to the answer why others are sick and so on. Read more so that u will understand why synthetic drugs will make you more sicked and you need to be proactive to natural supplementation and good lifestyle. Read Read Read guys.

You’re never alone. Your body is always crawling with trillions of microbial friends. That’s not a bad thing. All of them make up your microbiome.

28/09/2017

Sleeping is very Essentials.. If you find hard sleeping USANA Essentials vitamins that promotes good sleep for those with Insomia take USANA Pure Rest not a Sleeping pills but a pure Melatonin.
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Did you know that USANA Proflavanol is rich in Resveratrol.It is also good for all types of Skin Diseases and for a bloo...
27/09/2017

Did you know that USANA Proflavanol is rich in Resveratrol.
It is also good for all types of Skin Diseases and for a blooming Skin, and Fat Burner.
PHP 2600/Bottle (56 Tab)
Discounted when order 2-More
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Resveratrol supplementation supports arterial health in type 2 diabetics

A randomized, double-blind study reported on August 3, 2017 in the International Heart journal found improvements in arterial stiffness and oxidative stress among type 2 diabetics who were supplemented with resveratrol.

The trial included 50 diabetic men and women who received 100 milligrams resveratrol or a placebo daily for 12 weeks.

Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI, a novel diagnostic measure of arterial stiffness that is a marker of atherosclerosis) and blood pressure were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, in addition to blood assessments of oxidative stress and other factors.

At the end of the study, subjects who received resveratrol had significantly lower blood pressure, less oxidative stress and decreased arterial stiffness in comparison with values obtained at the beginning of the study. Participants who received a placebo experienced no significant changes in these areas.

“The primary finding in the present study was that oral supplementation of resveratrol for 12 weeks decreased CAVI in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus,” authors Haruki Imamura, MD, and colleagues at Toho University Sakura Medical Center in Japan write. “Many previous studies have demonstrated increased CAVI in atherosclerotic diseases such as acute coronary syndrome and stroke, and these reports indicate that CAVI reflects organic atherosclerosis.”

They suggest that a reduction in oxidative stress may be one mechanism involved in the improvement in arterial stiffness observed in this study among participants who received resveratrol. Improved endothelial function via increased nitric oxide production may be another mechanism.

“Resveratrol may be beneficial in preventing the development of atherosclerosis induced by diabetes,” the authors conclude. “However, a large-scale cohort study is required to validate the present findings.”

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ihj/58/4/58_16-373/_pdf

USANA Biomega and Active Calcium contains sufficient amount of Vit D and Calcium for a healthier pregnancy..
09/09/2017

USANA Biomega and Active Calcium contains sufficient amount of Vit D and Calcium for a healthier pregnancy..

Vitamin D and Pregnancy

Vitamin D is unique among vitamins working more like a hormone at the level of our DNA. It is estimated to regulate somewhere between 200-300 genes and likely why vitamin D has been linked to so many health outcomes.

Vitamin D is essential for normal bone mineralization and growth, maintenance of muscle strength and coordination, cardiovascular health, and healthy immune function.

Despite its importance, a significant portion of the population is deficient in Vitamin D. This may be especially concerning during pregnancy when vitamin D metabolism is greatly altered.

Two studies conducted at the University of South Carolina, concluded that pregnant women should take 4,000 IU of vitamin D every day to ensure that their newborn has a sufficient vitamin D blood level when born.

https://askthescientists.com/qa/vitamind/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17661565

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21706518

sa mga nahihirapan mag ka anak dyan.... Introducing also USANA Coquinone a poweful supplement for CoQ10....
07/08/2017

sa mga nahihirapan mag ka anak dyan.... Introducing also USANA Coquinone a poweful supplement for CoQ10....

Here is something to consider if someone is having difficulty conceiving a baby.

There are numerous factors that can contribute to infertility. Research published in the journal Fertility and Sterility indicates that Coenzyme Q10 supplementation increases the level of ubiquinone and ubiquinol in semen and may improve s***m health and motility in patients affected by unexplained infertility.

The results of the study and dosage used are found in the article:

https://askthescientists.com/coenzyme-q10-supplementation-male-fertility/

So stay healthy picked the right food and the best supplement.. Choose USANA..
21/07/2017

So stay healthy picked the right food and the best supplement.. Choose USANA..

Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that fruit consumption promotes many health benefits. Despite the general consensus that fruit and juice are nutritionally similar, epidemiological results for juice consumption are conflicting. Our objective was to use DNA methylation marks to characterize...

Sa mga mataas ang Cholesterol at gustong mag papayat dyan Exercise plus Fish Oil reduces Triglyceride or Fat or Choleste...
21/07/2017

Sa mga mataas ang Cholesterol at gustong mag papayat dyan Exercise plus Fish Oil reduces Triglyceride or Fat or Cholesterol level to 50%.. Nice super nice... USANA Biomega the purest fish oil of all SRP 1900 but we have promo packages avail discount up to 30%

Merong Biomega JR ang USANA. Fish oil in a peanut butter form that ur kids will surely like.
07/07/2017

Merong Biomega JR ang USANA. Fish oil in a peanut butter form that ur kids will surely like.

ADHD SYMPTOMS AND ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS MAY BE CORRELATED WITH LOW OMEGA-3 LEVELS

Recent research has shown that children with ADHD may be more likely to have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids. A correlation between low omega-3 levels and anti-social behavior and emotional regulation has also been reported.

One study included 29 male children diagnosed with ADHD and 43 who were not. Blood levels of the omega-3 DHA were lower in ADHD children than controls. In addition, the children with lower overall omega-3 levels showed a greater tendency toward anti-social and callous-unemotional traits related to ADHD.

It is known that ADHD is often associated with poor emotion regulation. In a second study researchers looked at the potential relationship between omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and emotion-elicited event-related potentials (ERPs).

Children in the ADHD group had lower average omega-3/6 levels and increased abnormalities in ERPs. The results of this study show for the first time that lower omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with compromised emotion processing in children with ADHD.

These studies show for the first time that low omega-3 fatty acid levels may be related to poorer emotion regulation and anti-social and callous unemotional traits in male children and adolescents.

A newer double-blind, placebo-controlled study supports the previous findings and shows that omega-3 supplementation over 6 months may reduce behavior problems in children both at the end of treatment and at 6 months post treatment.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25146492
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23664595
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23660373

Ganito ka importante ang liver niyo alagaan ng mabuti...
22/06/2017

Ganito ka importante ang liver niyo alagaan ng mabuti...

What Does the Liver Do? A lot more than you think.

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, and has many important metabolic functions. The liver is usually associated with detoxification, but it is essential for numerous other vital functions.

It converts the nutrients in our diet into substances the body can use. It also stores many nutrients (ie. iron, copper, vitamin A) and compounds which are then supplied to the cells of the body when needed.

The liver produces proteins that, along with vitamin K, play an important role in blood clotting.

The liver is one of the organs that break down old and damaged blood cells.

The liver a central role in all metabolic processes in the body.

• In fat metabolism, the liver cells break down fat to produce energy. It also secretes bile into the small intestine to further aid in the breakdown and absorption of fats.

• In carbohydrate metabolism, the liver helps regulate blood glucose to keep it constant. After a meal when blood glucose is high, the liver can remove glucose from the blood and store it as as glycogen.

When blood glucose begins to decline, the liver can breakdown glycogen into glucose to release into the blood. The liver can also make new glucose from lactic acid and amino acids in a process known as gluconeogenesis. This is especially important in times of prolonged fasting.

Hormones in the pancreas, insulin and glucagon, direct these processes in the liver.

• In protein metabolism, the liver changes amino acids in food so they can be either used as energy, or made into carbohydrates and fats.

It converts toxic substances into harmless ones and makes sure they are released from the body – detoxification.

There are 3 primary pathways by which the liver detoxifies.

1. Filtering the blood to remove large toxins. A healthy liver clears almost 100% of bacteria and other toxins from blood before the blood enters general circulation.

2. Synthesizing and secreting bile for excretion of fat-soluble toxins and cholesterol. Bile serves as a carrier to eliminate toxic substances from the body. It also emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the intestine, improving their absorption. When excretion of bile is inhibited (cholestasis), toxins stay in the liver longer, subjecting the liver to damage.

3. Enzymatically breaking down unwanted or toxic chemicals. This usually occurs in two steps, known as Phase I and Phase II.

Phase I detoxification involves up to 100 enzymes that detoxify both exogenous (drugs, pesticides) and endogenous (hormones that need to be cleared) compounds. A result of this metabolic activity is the production of free radicals and oxidative compounds.

Neutralizing these compounds requires glutathione, the most important antioxidant in both Phase I and Phase II detoxification.

If oxidative stress is too high, and there is not enough glutathione present during or after Phase I, Phase II processes that are dependent on glutathione are negatively affected or cease. Build-up of toxic intermediates and severe toxic reactions can occur as a result of this imbalance between Phase I and Phase II.

Phase II involves conjugation, or binding a protective compound to a toxin. This process requires many nutrients and metabolic energy to function. In addition to glutathione conjugation, other pathways are amino acid conjugation, methylation, sulfation, sufloxidation, acetylation, and glucuronidation.

To summarize, during Phase I chemicals are modified to make them an easier target for the Phase II enzyme systems, and important nutrients and balance are required for healthy function. Therefore, if the liver cells and detoxification systems are not working properly, the toxic intermediates linger and cause damage.

Be sure to check out tomorrow's post on Glutathione - The Amazing Detoxification Molecule You Might Not Know!

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