Liver Diseases
When the liver is overwhelmed by toxins and pollutants, the following diseases may occur:
- Hepatitis – the inflammation of the liver caused by various viruses, poisons or hereditary conditions.
- Cirrhosis – the formation of fibrous tissue in the liver replacing dead liver cells caused by viral hepatitis, alcoholism or contact with other liver-toxic chemicals.
- Hemochromatosis – a hereditary disease causing the accumulation of iron in the body leading to liver damage.
- Cancer – Caused when cancer cells from other parts of the body travel through the bloodstream and enter the liver via the portal vain.
- Wilson’s Disease – a hereditary disease causing the accumulation of copper
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis – an inflammatory disease of the bile duct that is autoimmune in nature.
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis – an autoimmune disease of the small bile ducts.
- Budd-Chiari Syndrome – is an obstruction of the hepatic vein.
- Gilbert’s Syndrome – a genetic disorder of bilirubin metabolism.
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 11 – is the build up of glycogen causing muscle weakness throughout the body and affecting various body tissues such as heart, skeletal muscles, liver and nervous system
Workings of the Liver
The liver is a very versatile organ providing many functions in the body. Among them are:
- Produce substances that break down fats.
- Convert glucose to glycogen.
- Produce urea-the main substance or urine.
- Make certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins.
- Filter harmful substances from the blood.
- Storage of vitamins and minerals.
- Maintain a proper level of glucose in the blood.
Ingredient Definitions
The Livercon formulation is a proprietary blend of 7 functional herbs working together to provide proper liver function and detoxification. Those active ingredients are:
- Phellodendron – acts as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent and is used in the treatment of stomach problems and diarrhea.
- Bistorta Root – has blood purifying properties and astringent like qualities.
- Scutellaria – an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Rhubarb – is a digestive aid that stimulates the secretion of bile salts from the liver. Used in the treatment of jaundice.
- Coptis – adjusts lower body heat balance to combat diarrhea. It is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial that removes toxins and wastes from the blood.
- Smilax – has tonic qualities, is a blood purifier and is used as a detoxification aid.
- Basket Fern – relieves abdominal pain due to intestinal parasitic disease.
