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LIVER EXTRACT
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
The liver is the greatest detoxifying organ in the body…
What is it?
The liver is a large organ located just below the diaphragm on the upper right side of the abdomen. It holds a central function in the body and has an incredible number of tasks which include, but aren't limited to: breaking down and removing toxins from the blood, creating and releasing bile for digestion, receiving and transporting fats and cholesterol around the body. For more information on the liver, please click here. |
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Liver Extract
Although the liver is technically an organ, and not a gland, we are listing it amongst the glandular extracts because it is being used in the same manner to treat the body. Please see our glandular extracts article for more information. The liver is full of enzymes, nutrients, cofactors, as well as a litany of other substances. When animal liver extract is ingested, it provides the body with all of these nutrients, giving the liver extra support in its function.
How can I take liver extract?
Liver extract can be found in a variety of combination formulas including other liver support herbs and nutrients. It can also be found in a number of detoxification formulas as extra nutritional support for the liver during a cleanse. This use has gone down in recent years because of restrictions on sales, and the risk of actual contamination due to storage of toxins in the animal's liver prior to processing. See below for more details.
Important Information
Because the liver is responsible for so much of the body's detoxification, it often contains a high level of contaminants. Because of this, it is very important to only ingest liver extracts from safe, sources with well-studied contamination levels in order to avoid the ingestion of heavy metals and other contaminants. |
Liver Extrcat - QUICK FACTS |
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· Animal liver (bovine, porcine or ovine) |
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS |
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Increased toxicity, digestive and elimination concerns |
WORKS WELL WITH |
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Other liver support herbs and nutrients and other glandular extracts |
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· Liver extract should be carefully screened for contaminants in order to avoid the ingestion of heavy metals and toxins. |
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