Livatone Classic Powder

Brand

Cabot Health

Size

200 gm

Common Uses

Livatone can help with liver and digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, gas, bloating, headaches, skin problems, fatigue, low energy levels, lowered immunity. Use this product long term if needed for better digestive function, or for a "Spring Clean" for 3 months or so.  Always follow with a probiotic, to ensure bowel flora is at optimum levels.

Suggested Dosage

Adults Add one level 5gram teaspoon of Livetone Classic to vegetable or fruit juice twice daily. Leanne's suggestion is to always begin with a ½ teaspoon once a day only and then gradually build up to the recommended dose of one level teaspoon twice daily over two to six weeks. Livatone can be taken long term. If your symptoms become worse, reduce the dosage by 1/2. Do not increase the dosage again until you feel better.

Health Information

The liver is the main fat burning organ in the body and regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism. A healthy liver will take fat in the form of cholesterol and pump it via the bile into the intestines where it will be carried away in the bowel actions provided the diet is high in fiber. Thus a healthy liver is essential for those who cannot lose weight or those who find that they are gradually gaining weight. The ingredients contained in Livatone Classic Powder are Psyllium. Those with sluggish liver function often have difficulty metabolising fats and may have high cholesterol levels. Psyllium can help in such cases. The largest trial ever conducted into the effects of Psyllium fiber carried out at the Universities of Newcastle and Sydney has proven that it is probably the best cholesterol- lowering fiber available. Taurine Taurine plays a major role in the liver via the formation of bile acids and detoxification. Abnormally low levels of taurine are common in many patients with chemical sensitivities and allergies. Taurine is the major amino acid required for the removal of toxic chemicals and metabolites from the body. Taurine is important for conjugation of drugs and metabolites in the liver via the acylation route. Once conjugated, chemical toxins are removed from the body as a component of bile and also through water-soluble acetates in the urine. Dandelion is known by herbalists as Taraxacum Officinale and its root has been used for liver and biliary complaints for centuries. The therapeutic properties of dandelion are due in part to its bitter substances taraxacin and inulin (a bitter glycoside). Bitters, such as those in dandelion, stimulate the digestive glands and the liver and activate the flow of bile. Although dandelion's specific action is on the liver, it also acts as a general body tonic. <Globe artichoke also known as Cynara scolymus is a bitter tonic with liver-protective and liver-restorative actions. It has also been used as a "blood purifier". During the 1930's clinical studies established its value in lowering blood cholesterol, urea and nitrogen waste products of metabolism. It is of use as a liver restorative, in cases of liver insufficiency and damage, liver diseases, poor digestion, gall stones and chronic constipation. In overweight patients it can be used to lower elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. It can be used as a cleanser in cases of skin diseases and excessive body odour. St Mary's Thistle. This herb has been known as a traditional liver tonic for centuries and more than 100 scientific research papers and a symposia have been produced on it's liver healing properties. St Mary's Thistle is also known as Silybum marianum or milk thistle. St Mary's Thistle has multiple actions; these are liver-protective, liver-regenerative, anti-hypoglycaemic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. St Mary's Thistle can be used with benefit in the following conditions: chronic hepatitis , cirrhosis, liver damage, bile stagnation ( cholestasis ), alcohol and chemical induced fatty liver. The active ingredients are incorporated in a nutritional herbal base, including lecithin, pectin, barley leaf powder, beetroot powder, carrot powder and alfalfa.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Psyllium husk 34% Powdered Herbs (Dandelion root 10%, St Mary's thistle 10%, Barley Leaf 6%, Peppermint leaf 5%), Lecithin 5%, Vegetable Gum (Pectin), Taurine, Powdered Vegetables (Carrot, beetroot, Alfalfa, Globe artichoke).  Contains no lactose, dairy products, gluten or artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children. If allergy symptoms develop (rash etc), discontinue use. Do not use during pregnancy or when breast feeding without advice from your health care professional.  Always increase water intake when taking detoxing products.  Most people need a minimum of 2 litres a day.