More Information Each capsule typically contains:
33.33mg Magnesium (Citrate, Malate, Ascorbate)
83.33mg Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbate)
35.83mg Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol succinate)
16.67mg Choline (Bitartrate)
33.33mg N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
33.33mg Quercetin
33.33mg L-Methionine
33.33mg L-Glycine
33.33mg L-Glutamic Acid
33.33mg L-Taurine
33.33mg L-Glutamine
33.33mg Calcium D-Glucarate
5mg Zinc (Picolinate)
16.67mg Pantothenic Acid
16.67mg Inositol
16.67mg L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate
16.67mg Broccoli Extract
15mg Beta Carotene (provitamin A)
8.33mg L-Carnitine (Tartrate)
8.33mg L-Serine
8.33mg L-Histidine
8.33mg L-Glutathione (Reduced)
8.33mg Milk Thistle Seed Powder (80% silymarin)
1.67mg Manganese (Glycinate)
33.33mcg Selenium (L-Methionate)
5mg Vitamin B3 (niacin)
5mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)
25mcg Molybdenum (Citrate)
4.17mg CoEnzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
4.17mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin-5-Phosphate)
2.5mg Vitamin B1 (Thiamin HCl)
0.33mg Copper (Sebacate)
1.67mg Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Pyrophosphate)
1.67mg Proanthocyanidins (Grape Seed Extract)
1.67mg Vitamin A (Palmitate)
100mcg Folic Acid
33.33mcg Biotin
16.67mcg Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
16.67mcg Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
8.33mcg Catalase
4.17mcg Vitamin B12 (5’Deoxy-adenosylcobalamin)
Encapsulated with: Gelatin
(Details believed to be correct as at 15.5.2002) About Detoxification (back to top)
We are exposed to a wide variety of toxins in our everyday life, from the pesticides sprayed on our food, to the air we breathe. These toxins can interfere with normal cellular processes that are essential for health. The liver is our natural defense system against this unwanted exposure. The liver bears the brunt of responsibility for detoxifying most of these poisons, including alcohol, environmental toxins, endotoxins, drugs etc., and removing them from the system. It accomplishes this by taking a toxic, fat-soluble substance that is not readily excreted, and changing it into a non-toxic, water-soluble substance that is easily excreted. It does this in two phases.
During phase I, liver enzymes oxidise and inactivate toxic compounds to increase their water-solubility so they can be excreted more readily. This creates a toxic intermediate and generates free radicals. (In other words, after phase I the toxin is even more toxic.) In Phase II, conjugating agents (nutrients) conjugate, or “hook on” to the toxic intermediates, and pull them out of the body. Glutathione is one of the major conjugating nutrients in the liver, along with glutamine, glycine and taurine, and many others. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and conjugating agents all support the detoxification process in the liver.
Detoxification Procedures
A variety of treatments have been designed to help rid the body of toxins and environmental pollutants. The recommended approach entails a lifelong commitment to a healthful diet and regular physical exercise. With a substantial loss of body fat through supervised fasting or weight loss programmes, there will be less fat available to accumulate fat-soluble contaminants like pesticides. In addition, drinking plenty of water helps the kidneys work efficiently to cleanse the blood and excrete waste products. At least eight large glasses of water should be drunk daily.
The diet should emphasize whole, minimally processed foods with fruits and vegetables and should supply adequate antioxidants and various minerals (see supplement ‘Detoxification Factors’ above), needed by the body’s detoxification enzymes to function optimally. Additional antioxidants, including Alpha Lipoic Acid, may be prudent.
Cabbage family vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) boost detoxifying enzyme levels.
“Lipotropic” factors like Choline, a nitrogen-containing compound used as a raw material for the phospholipid lecithin and for brain chemicals, and the essential sulfur-containing amino acid, methionine, may help liver metabolism especially with fat-soluble materials. Milk thistle (silybum marianum) and other botanical preparations have also been used to support liver metabolism.
Of course, limiting exposure to toxic agents is critically important. Gel-forming fibres like psyllium husk, guar gum, pectin and oat bran can help bind ingested toxins and prevent their absorption. These can be combined with toxin-binding materials such as bentonite clay.
The pesticide burden can be reduced by eating organic produce and peeling waxed fruits and vegetables. Exposure to toxic chemicals, including drugs, should be minimised. Since many organic solvents are easily absorbed through the skin, direct contact with paint and solvents should be avoided.
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