Indications

• part of Thorne's comprehensive support system for surviving our toxic world
• provides a synergistic blend of herbs to enhance detoxification and bile flow
• supports phase I and phase II liver detox
• also provides support for the kidneys

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients
Dandelion extract (root) (Taraxacum officinale) (4:1 extract) 144 mg
(Dried equivalent of 576 mg root/capsule)
Berberine Hydrochloride 72 mg
Stinging Nettle extract (leaf) (Urtica dioica) (4:1 extract) 72 mg
(Dried equivalent of 288 mg leaf/capsule)
Bearberry extract (leaf) (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) (4:1 extract) 72 mg
(Dried equivalent of 288 mg leaf/capsule)
Milk Thistle extract (fruit) (Silybum marianum) (50:1 extract) 72 mg (Dried equivalent of 3,600 mg fruit/capsule)
Standardized to contain 70% silymarin
Burdock extract (root) (Arctium lappa) (4:1 extract) 72 mg (Dried equivalent of 288 mg root/capsule)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Leucine.

Description

For proper detoxification of toxins, adequate liver function is essential. The liver uses a two-phase method of detoxification. In phase I, fat-soluble substances, including toxins, are converted by the cytochrome p450 enzymes into intermediate molecules that, while they are now more water-soluble, are not yet ready to be eliminated. In phase II of liver detoxification, the intermediate substances created during phase I are attached to other substances, such as glutathione, sulfur, and methyl groups, to create sufficiently water-soluble compounds that can be excreted from the liver in the bile. A number of botanicals have demonstrated the ability to improve the liver's detoxification function as well as to increase the liver's output of bile.

L.C.H. is a potent combination of herbs that work synergistically to enhance the function of the liver and is specifically helpful during a comprehensive detoxification program. The herbs in this formula enhance the production and flow of bile, which helps to optimize metabolism and the excretion of substances detoxified by the liver. Several of these herbs also provide support for the kidneys.

As with all detoxification regimens, proper intestinal elimination is essential. A person should be having at least one healthy bowel movement daily. An individual who is constipated should not supplement with L.C.H. because the toxins released into the bile may be reabsorbed. Vitamin C and MediBulk can be used in conjunction with L.C.H. to assist in bowel cleansing. The suggested starting amount is one capsule taken in the evening. If more liver cleansing is indicated, supplementation can be gradually increased.

Dose

Recommended Dose
(Adults 19 years and over): Take 3 capsules daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

Recommended Use or Purpose
Dandelion is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic and to help increase bile flow.

Potential side effects/Safety

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have hypotension; hypertension; Gilbert's or Crigler-Najjar syndrome; gall bladder inflammation; bile duct obstruction; intestinal blockage or spasm; bile duct, liver, or pancreatic cancer; haemolytic anemia; or liver disease. Consult a health-care practitioner if persistent diarrhea occurs. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking a diabetes, psychoactive, or blood-thinning medication; or if you have heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, or if hypersensitivity occurs such as contact dermatitis. If symptoms persist consult a health-care practitioner. Do not use if you are allergic to the Asteraceae (daisy) family.