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Lipotropic complex combines amino acids, such as choline and methionine, which act as methyl donors in
hepatic transmethylation reactions, including the conversion of homocysteine to
methionine. Vitamins B-6, B-12 and folic acid are also provided as cofactors
for these conversions.
Milk Thistle
(Sylimarin)
Silymarin, derived from
milk thistle seed, defends liver cells from damaging free radicals and inhibits the production of leukotrienes
(inflammatory compounds responsible for some types of liver damage). Milk
thistle also boosts the natural production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant manufactured within the
liver, by over 35%.
While milk thistle
provides valuable protection for existing liver cells, its most impressive
property is its ability to stimulate the natural regenerative processes of
the liver by activating the
nuclear polymerase enzyme, which promotes the formation of new hepatocytes.
A large volume of
scientific research has confirmed that milk thistle rejuvenates and protects
liver cells and promotes healthy liver function.
Magnesium
Until recently the
physiological role of magnesium has been essentially ignored. With the
development of new technologies to measure the intracellular free concentration
of magnesium, there has been an explosion of interest in the molecular,
biochemical, physiological and pharmacological functions of magnesium. Research has demonstrated that magnesium levels are vital to methyl group
balance and transmethylation reactions.
Amino Acids
The importance of the
amino acids L-methionine and choline to facilitate transmethylation reactions
is firmly established.†1 Both amino acids have been clinically
studied to promote healthy neural tube development, optimal transmethylation
reactions, and homocysteine balance.
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