The ultimate
fat burner - your liver!
Most over-weight
and obese individuals have a common form of liver dysfunction
called "fatty liver," caused by the liver becoming
over-taxed with additives and poisons from junk foods and
trans-fats. Persons with "fatty liver" find it almost
impossible to lose weight. The reason is really quite simple:
The liver is the
major fat burning organ in the human body. It removes fatty
acids from the blood stream and regulates both fat and carbohydrate
metabolism. Just as an automobile cannot operate at maximum
efficiency with a clogged oil filter, the human body cannot
burn fat efficiently with a clogged liver. Clean the patient's
"liver filter" and you restore his or her ability
to effectively burn fat!
The majority of
individuals - as well as many health professionals - concentrate
their efforts fighting the symptoms of obesity with
diet drugs and weight loss products rather than the causes
of obesity. One of the major causes
of obesity is a toxic and over-taxed "fatty liver."
The human body is
designed and programmed for health and rejuvenation at any
age. Factor Nine: Liverzyne may prove to be exactly
the help you need to achieve your weight goal.
Overcoming
distress and digestive disease on a poisoned planet!
It
is not "fate" that decides who gets sick and who
doesn't! In today's unhealthy environment where, according
to the EPA, even drinking water contains over 700 chemicals
including lead, our exposure to harmful substances has escalated
to incalculable levels. Our "liver filter," the
sinusoidal system, is easily overloaded under such conditions. Such
overload can cause stress, anxiety, and lead to hyperactivity
or a state of depression.
Modern medicine and unhealthy
diet programs promulgated by members of the medical profession
exacerbate the situation. Consider the following:
Over the counter
Painkillers are the Leading Cause of Liver Failure!
Acetaminophen products, like Tylenol,
are responsible for tens of thousands of liver poisonings
a year, with hundreds of fatalities. A recent three-year study
published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looked at 308
patients with acute liver failure from 17 different liver
care centers and determined that acetaminophen accounted for
39% of cases.30
Swiss researchers report that
NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) pain medications
are probably killing 2,000 patients each year in the UK (Great
Britain) and suggest that one in 1,000 patients who take these
drugs for at least two years will die from them.31
High Protein
Diets can lead to Mental Confusion.
Too much daily protein may cause
hepatic encephalopathy (mental confusion) according to the
Hepatitis Foundation. This occurs when the amount of
dietary protein is greater than the liver's ability to use
it. This results in a build-up of toxins that can interfere
with brain function. Diet plans, such as the Atkins Diet,
can cause weight loss in individuals, however, the down side
the individual pays for this weight reduction is never stated!
Thanks to modern OTC pain relievers
and governmental failure to regulate today's industrial and
agri-business practices which poison our soil, air, and water,
twenty-five million (25,000,000) Americans are or have been
affected with liver disease.32
Nearly 20 years ago, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that up to 20% of all deaths
in America were due to pollutants and environmental hazards.33
Since then, environmental conditions have deteriorated!
Our most current
research indicates a simple Three Step protocol is necessary
to achieve maximum liver detoxification:
Step One: Proper
assimilation of food and gastrointestinal support.
Liver dysfunction begins with
digestive problems caused by enzyme depletion. The pancreas
is the major producer of digestive enzymes and is the first
organ to be overwhelmed by toxins. Fats are the most difficult
foods to be broken down by pancreatic enzymes which is why
"fatty liver" affects more than 50% of people over
the age of 50!
Factor Seven: Digestin
complements the body's enzyme production and ameliorates stress
to the pancreas and liver. Enzyme supplementation is therefore
recommended as an important adjunct to liver detoxification.
Step Two: There
are two major detoxification pathways inside the liver, Phase
I and Phase II.
Phase I
detox pathway is known as
the Cyto-chrome P-450 monooxygenase system and
is the body's way of transforming non-polar, non-water soluble
toxins into less harmful compounds in preparation for Phase
II. During this process free radicals are produced which can
damage the liver cells. Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and
E, natural carotenoids, and the B complex group, reduce such
damage. If sufficient antioxidants are lacking, the liver
becomes stressed and Phase I detox is jeopardized.
Factor One: Bio-Immunizer
is a powerful antioxidant which compliments the antioxidant
compounds found in Factor Nine: Liverzyne for those
patients who show symptoms of liver stress or who work in
high risk environments.
Phase II
detox is known as the conjugation pathway in which
water soluble chemicals are ready to be turned into excretable
substances. It is here that the selected herbs and natural
sulphur compounds and enzymes formulated in Factor
Nine: Liverzyne facilitate the Phase II detox process.
Step Three.
The liver takes
fat in the form of cholesterol and pumps it via the bile into
the intestines where it will be eliminated provided
the diet has sufficient fiber - an intake of 40 to 50 grams
per day. (Most American diets are 20 grams per day!)
Patients suffering from liver
dysfunction usually have difficulty metabolizing fats and
have high cholesterol levels. If bodily waste cannot be efficiently
eliminated, an accumulation of toxins will build up in the
lymph, blood stream, and intestines. It is therefore important
that a fiber based supplement such as Factor eight: Natura
Cleanse, be incorporated into the liver detox protocol if
the patient's diet is high in fat and fried foods and/or low
in vegetables and fruits.
Factor Eight: Natura Cleanse
is a fiber-based detoxification and intestinal rejuvenator
containing Plantain mucilage, one of the best cholesterol
lowering fibers available, and Fenugreek seed, proven
to stimulate liver function and pancreatic secretion.
We caution against fasting
for any patient diagnosed with "fatty or sluggish
liver." Fasting is an extreme and temporary method of
cleansing the body and can cause acute side effects.
The liver, like any filter, needs to be cleansed regularly
and it is easier to do so on a daily basis. This is easily
and pleasantly achieved by adhering to the simple three step
protocol above.
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DL-METHIONINE
is an essential sulphur containing amino acid that assists
in the breakdown of fats, thus helping to prevent a buildup
of fat in the liver and arteries.1 Methionine was
probably one of the first amino acids available in the earth's
ancient primordial seas and is a powerful antioxidant shown
to help detoxify harmful heavy metals such as lead in the
blood.2
Because
dl-methionine can reduce oxidative damage done by immune cells
activated by antigen-antibody complexes in autoimmune diseases,
it is believed to be beneficial in treating autoimmunity ailments
such as allergies and asthma.3
Substantial
evidence indicates that daily supplementation of dl-methionine
may prevent the onset of diseases related to smoking. The
National Center for Health Statistics indicates
the incidence of lung cancer per smoker is 8 times higher
in the U.S. than in Japan.4 One mechanism
of lung damage done by cigarette smoke is thought to involve
the oxidation of a protein, which normally protects the lung
connective tissue. The protein which protects lung tissue
is called alpha-1-protease inhibitor. In in-vitro testing,
methionine protects this protein.5
It
is therefore believed the Japanese diet, which is high in
dl-methionine, may provide smokers with benefits not available
to the U.S. population because of our methods of food processing.
CHOLINE
BITARTRATE is an essential nutrient which has been convincingly
linked to benefits in memory, liver function, and brain development.6
Unfortunately, this nutrient is lost in food processing, storage,
and cooking which makes supplementation highly advisable.
Humans
deficient in choline have decreased plasma choline concentrations
and develop liver dysfunction that is similar to that seen
in choline-deficient animals.7
Choline
has also been proven to reduce fatty infiltration in the liver
of alcoholics.8
ARTICHOKE
LEAF EXTRACT ( with 2% Caffeylquinic acid) is considered
a liver protectorate, choleretic, diuretic, and cholesterol-reducing
herb.9 Statistically significant reduction
of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence,
and nausea, were reported in various studies.10
Germany's Commission E has authorized its use for the
above ailments which reduce liver stress.11
Artichoke
leaf inhibits cholesterol synthesis by indirect inhibition
of the enzyme HMG CoA-reducatase. This is the mode of action
utilized by the "statin" drugs such as Mevacor.
however, statin drugs have side effects which artichoke leaf
does not.12
It
is of interest that the artichoke is one of the oldest cultivated
plants. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered it a valuable
digestive aid and reserved it exclusively for consumption
by the royal and the rich.13
DANDELION
ROOT EXTRACT is a natural diuretic for a wide range of
conditions such as poor digestion, liver disorders, and high
blood pressure. Furthermore, dandelion root is a rich source
of potassium, a mineral often lost through the use of other
natural and synthetic diuretics.14
Dandelion
root acts to purify the blood and may prevent or control diabetes
mellitus. Dandelion is high in the nutrient inulin
which converts to fructose in the presence of hydrochloric
acid in the stomach. Fructose forms glycogen in the liver
without requiring insulin.15
Dandelion
root may eliminate or drastically reduce acid indigestion
and gas buildup by cutting the heaviness of fatty foods.16
SCHISANDRA
BERRY POWDER (Schizandra chinensis), known in China as
wu wei zi, is an ancient Chinese medicinal herb
for increasing the body's natural ability to fend off chemical,
physical, and environmental stresses.17
Schisandra
fruit has been reported to prevent liver damage and stimulate
liver repair and normal liver function. These properties are
thought to be related to the ability of the schisandrins to
stimulate hepatocyte cell membranes and elevate liver microsomal
enzyme activities.18 Liver regeneration has
been stimulated in laboratory animals with Schisandra following
partial liver removal.19
MILK
THISTLE (Standardized for 80% Silymarin) is one of the
most potent liver-protecting substances known. Silymarin is
used for oral treatment of toxic liver damage (induced by
alcohol, drugs, or environmental toxins) and for supportive
therapy in chronic inflammatory liver diseases and in liver
cirrhosis.20, 21, 22
It
has also been shown that silymarin inhibits leukotriene production
which explains its anti-inflammatory effect and that it has
an antifibrotic action. Clinical trials confirm the positive
effects found in experimental studies.23, 24
The
most interesting effect of milk thistle components on the
liver is their ability to stimulate protein synthesis.25
This stimulation results in an increase in the production
of new liver cells to replace the damaged old ones. Astoundingly
enough, silymarin does not have a stimulatory effect on malignant
liver tissue!26
BUPLEURUM
ROOT (Bupleurum falcatum) is found in a large number of
formulas used for treating liver disease. The active ingredients
of Bupleurum are steroid-like compounds known as saikosaponins.
These compounds have diverse pharmacological activity including
lowering cholesterol levels, preventing liver damage, and
improving liver functions in chronic hepatitis.27, 28,
29
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