Liver Protection - Robert Seik, PharmD

Most of us are exposed to a large amount of environmental toxins on a daily basis through plastics, off-gassing, pollution and chemicals in our toiletries and cleaners. It is important to support your liver so that it may detoxify properly.

One of the most important products that Triton Nutrition has in their line is called Liver Shield and it is designed to protect the liver.

The liver has a lot of functions and it does need to be supported with detoxification cofactors and antioxidants. It's the body's second largest organ, after the skin, and it produces 65,000 enzymes that we need and it also helps us detoxify. There is another video where Dr. Seik details the importance of detoxification called Detoxification Basics if you would like to learn more.

In Liver Shield, the important detoxification cofactors and antioxidants have been included. Some of the nutrients are as follows:

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC): an amino acid, which is a precursor to Glutathione (GSH). Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant in the body and it is very potent and it helps us detoxify and neutralize free radicals. NAC-->GSH

There is synergy when you add another antioxidant called Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). ALA is a potent antioxidant and it actually helps regenerate Glutathione.

Silymarin, which we know as Milk Thistle, protects the liver cells (hepatoprotective).

Selenium is an important trace mineral because we need it to activate the antioxidant cascade. So, things like vitamin C, ALA, and NAC conversion to GSH, none of these can happen without Selenium.

Depending on what might be causing the liver toxicity and how much a person needs to be supported, a person usually starts off with one capsule twice a day. There have been recommendations of two capsules twice a day.

If you are having liver issues, be sure that you are under physician care, but you will find that Liver protection can be an important part of your treatment. Many of us are exposed to chemicals at work on a daily basis and many are exposed or have been exposed to environmental toxins and have a very high toxin load in their body. Liver Shield can reduce inflammation and enhance detoxification.

by Robert Seik, PharmD