Hepa Cleanser™

The liver is an extremely active and hardworking organ, as evidenced by its high blood flow. Approximately 3 pints of blood pass through the liver each minute.

It is located behind the ribs on the right side of the upper abdomen. It has two anatomical parts called lobes. The right lobe is approximately six times larger than the left. The right and left lobes of the liver are separated by fibrous tissue known as the falciform ligament.

The liver is unique not only for its large size but also because of its dual blood supply. It is the only organ to have two separate sources of blood supply. The hepatic artery brings freshly oxygenated blood from the heart, and the portal vein brings blood from the stomach and intestines loaded with nutrients from food.

The liver is very versatile and performs the following metabolic and regulatory functions:

Regulates carbohydrate metabolism – turns glucose (sugar) into glycogen for storage in the liver. Liver glycogen can release glucose into the blood to maintain normal blood sugar levels if needed. If the body is low in carbohydrates, the liver can manufacture more carbohydrates from fat or proteins.

Has storage functions – stores glycogen, vitamin A and D, iron, copper, and many of the B complex vitamins.

Regulates protein metabolism – manufactures many body proteins, such as albumin and blood-clotting factors, such as prothrombin and fibrinogen, that cause the blood to clot when needed. It also transports substances such as fats, iron, hormones, and drugs around the bloodstream. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), a protein complex involved in cholesterol transport, is frequently measured in blood tests. Higher HDL levels are generally considered beneficial because they are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. This is because HDL transports cholesterol out of the blood vessel’s walls back to the liver for excretion.

Detoxifies many toxic substances and chemicals – helps detoxify the body by attaching specific substances to toxins, making them easier to eliminate or neutralize. It metabolizes or bio-transforms illegal drugs, medications, steroid hormones, and waste products of the body, such as toxic ammonia. Ammonia is formed in the body from the breakdown of protein, and a healthy liver is able to break it down into urea, which is then excreted via the kidneys. The most important enzyme system in the liver’s detoxification process is the cytochrome P-450-dependent microsomal oxidase system.

Hepa Cleanser™ is a combination of seven ingredients formulated for optimal liver function.

Ingredients

The use of milk thistle can be traced back more than 2,000 years. It is valued for its powerful antioxidant properties. The dried fruit of milk thistle contains a flavonoid complex known as silymarin, which is responsible for the medicinal benefits of the plant. Silymarin is made up of three main compounds: silibinin, silydianin, and silychristin. Among these, silibinin is considered the most active compound and is largely responsible for the benefits attributed to silymarin. Milk thistle may help protect liver cells by blocking the entry of harmful toxins and supporting the removal of these toxins from cells.

Yellow dock is found in many places throughout North America. The plant’s root is used in herbal medicine and has a long history as an alternative herb. Alternative herbs have nonspecific effects on the gastrointestinal tract and liver. As a result, they are believed to help skin conditions attributed to toxic metabolites from poor digestion and weak liver function. Yellow dock contains relatively small amounts of anthraquinone glycosides, which may contribute to its mild laxative effects. It is also believed to stimulate bile production.

Dandelion is commonly consumed as food, and for hundreds of years, both the leaves and roots have been used to support the health of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and joints. In some cultures, dandelion is considered a blood purifier. The primary constituents responsible for dandelion’s effects on the digestive system and liver are the bitter principles.

Before European colonists arrived in America, Oregon grape was traditionally used by Indigenous people of North America to address a variety of health concerns. The alkaloids, including berberine, berbamine, canadine, and hydrastine, may account for its therapeutic effects. The bitter-tasting compounds, as well as the alkaloids in Oregon grape root, are thought to stimulate digestive function

Gentian roots are used for therapeutic purposes and have long been used in Europe as a digestive aid. Gentian contains bitter substances such as the glycosides gentiopicrin and amarogentin. In addition to stimulating the secretion of saliva in the mouth and hydrochloric acid in the stomach, gentiopicrin may also help support liver protection.

Red clover grows in Europe and North America. The flowering tops are used in botanical medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western folk medicine used this plant for various conditions. Red clover is considered an alternative agent and known as a “blood cleanser”.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has recommended ginger for over 2,500 years. Ginger has a wide range of applications. Studies with mice have shown that ginger possesses a protective role against alcohol-related liver disease and fatty liver, based on the biochemical data and histopathological examination.