Nutri-West GB-LIV Multi-Herbal Complex for Gallbladder and Liver Features Dandelion has long been used to help support the liver; it is rich in lecithin. Yellow Dock is known for its powerful cleansing effect on the body. Blessed Thistle is a relative of Milk Thistle. Peppermint is an excellent general tonic and soothes the digestive tract. Ginger has soothing properties on the gastrointestinal tract.
Each Nutri-West GB-LIV tablet typically contains: Bayberry (Bark) 75mg, Red Beet (Root) 75mg, Yellow Dock (Root) 75mg, Dandelion (Root) 35mg, Fennel (Seed) 35mg, Peppermint (Leaf) 35mg, Ginger (Root) 35mg, Wild Yam (Root) 35mg, Blessed Thistle (Herb) 35mg, Garlic (Bulb) 30mg. In a special base of the following Cell (tissue) Salts: Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulphate, Sodium Sulphate, Silicea, Potassium Sulphate. Tableted with Sorbitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Vegetable Fat and Croscarmellose. Details believed to be correct as at 02/02 More on gallbladder and liver The gallbladder is an active storage shed, which absorbs mineral salts and water received from the liver and converts it into a thick, mucus substance called "bile," to be released when food is present in the stomach. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac which is situated just below the liver and is attached to it by tissues. It stores bile and then releases it when food passes from the stomach to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) to help in the process of digestion. It has a capacity of around one and one-half fluid ounces. When food leaves the stomach, a secretion causes the gallbladder to contract and expel its contents into the duodenum, where the bile disperses the fats in the food into liquid. Thirty per cent of the blood pumped through the heart in one minute passes through the body's chemical factory, which is called the liver. The liver cleanses the blood and processes nutritional molecules, which are distributed to the tissues. The liver also receives bright red blood from the lungs, filled with vital oxygen to be delivered to the heart. The only part of the body which receives more blood than the liver is the brain. The liver is located at the top of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm and has two main lobes. It is the largest gland in the body, weighing 2.5 to 3.3 pounds. When we eat, more blood is diverted to the intestines to deal with digestive processes; when not eating, three-fourths of the blood supply to the liver comes from the intestines. It also produces about two and one-half pints of bile in its ducts, which is delivered to the gallbladder through a small tube called the "cystic duct" for storage. "Liver" is probably an appropriate name for this gland, which makes the important decision as to whether incoming substances are useful to the body or whether they are waste. The liver is an extremely important organ and has multiple functions. The liver detoxifies blood cells by mixing them with bile and by chemical alteration to less toxic substances, such as the alteration of ammonia to urea. Many chemical compounds are inactivated by the liver through modification of chemical structures. The liver converts glucose to a storage form of energy called glycogen, and can also produce glucose from sugars, starches, and proteins. The liver also synthesizes triglycerides and cholesterol, breaks down fatty acids, and produces plasma proteins necessary for the clotting of blood, such as clotting factors I, III, V, VII, IX and XI. The liver also produces bile salts and excretes bilirubin. This information is not intended to replace the advice of your personal qualified Healthcare Professional. |
