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Nutri-West
GB-LIV
Multi-Herbal
Complex for Gallbladder and Liver
Features
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Dandelion
has long been used to help support the liver; it is rich in
lecithin.
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Yellow
Dock is known for its powerful cleansing effect on the body.
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Blessed
Thistle is a relative of Milk Thistle.
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Peppermint
is an excellent general tonic and soothes the digestive tract.
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Ginger
has soothing properties on the gastrointestinal tract.
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Each
GB-LIV tablet typically contains: Bayberry (Bark) 75mg, Red Beet
(Root) 75mg, Yellow Dock (Root) 75mg, Dandelion (Root) 35mg, Fennel
(Seed) 35mg, Peppermint (Leaf) 35mg, Ginger (Root) 35mg, Wild Yam (Root)
35mg, Blessed Thistle (Herb) 35mg, Garlic (Bulb) 30mg. In a special base
of the following Cell (tissue) Salts: Potassium Chloride, Calcium
Sulphate, Sodium Sulphate, Silicea, Potassium Sulphate. Tableted with
Sorbitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Vegetable
Fat and Croscarmellose. Details believed to be correct as at 02/02
More
on gallbladder and liver
The
gallbladder is an active storage shed, which absorbs mineral
salts and water received from the liver and converts it into a thick,
mucus substance called "bile," to be released when food is
present in the stomach. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac
which is situated just below the liver and is attached to it by tissues.
It stores bile and then releases it when food passes from the stomach to
the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) to help in the
process of digestion. It has a capacity of around one and one-half fluid
ounces. When food leaves the stomach, a secretion causes the gallbladder
to contract and expel its contents into the duodenum, where the bile
disperses the fats in the food into liquid.
Thirty
per cent of the blood pumped through the heart in one minute passes
through the body's chemical factory, which is called the liver.
The liver cleanses the blood and processes nutritional molecules, which
are distributed to the tissues. The liver also receives bright red blood
from the lungs, filled with vital oxygen to be delivered to the heart.
The only part of the body which receives more blood than the liver is
the brain. The liver is located at the top of the abdomen, just below
the diaphragm and has two main lobes. It is the largest gland in the
body, weighing 2.5 to 3.3 pounds. When we eat, more blood is diverted to
the intestines to deal with digestive processes; when not eating,
three-fourths of the blood supply to the liver comes from the
intestines. It also produces about two and one-half pints of bile in its
ducts, which is delivered to the gallbladder through a small tube called
the "cystic duct" for storage. "Liver" is probably
an appropriate name for this gland, which makes the important decision
as to whether incoming substances are useful to the body or whether they
are waste. The liver is an extremely important organ and has multiple
functions. The liver detoxifies blood cells by mixing them with bile and
by chemical alteration to less toxic substances, such as the alteration
of ammonia to urea. Many chemical compounds are inactivated by the liver
through modification of chemical structures. The liver converts glucose
to a storage form of energy called glycogen, and can also produce
glucose from sugars, starches, and proteins. The liver also synthesizes
triglycerides and cholesterol, breaks down fatty acids, and produces
plasma proteins necessary for the clotting of blood, such as clotting
factors I, III, V, VII, IX and XI. The liver also produces bile salts
and excretes bilirubin.
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of your personal qualified Healthcare Professional.
Nutri-West
manufacturing is run and governed under the rules of the Federal Good
Manufacturing Practice Act (GMP) and as such is inspected regularly by the
American Food and Drug Administration.
Nutri-West
manufacturing received the FDA Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.
All raw
materials used in the manufacturing of Nutri-West products are supported by a
certificate of analysis by the raw material manufacturer, which guarantees
potency (i.e. a pharmaceutical grade for vitamins and minerals and certified
grade for herbs). Certification of the herbs guarantees that the
pharmacologically active parts of the plants are used in Nutri-West products. At
regular random intervals, these samples are sent to independent laboratories for
analysis.
All
herbs and food concentrates used in Nutri-West products are certified
organically grown whenever available. All glandular sources are from certified
bovine sources. All nutrients are tested for heavy metal toxicity and
contamination by independent certified laboratories. No artificial
preservatives, colourings, additives, flavourings or stabilisers are used in
manufacturing. Nutri-West products are as hypoallergenic as possible.
Common allergy-reactive substances such as wheat, yeast and corn are avoided.
Nutri-West
GB-LIV
Herbs
for Gallbladder and Liver
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