Consuming alcoholic beverages results in the generation of free radicals. People who drink a lot of alcohol often suffer because of massive free radical-induced cellular damage. Alcohol-induced free radical assault can wreak short-term havoc throughout the body, and these same damaging free radicals are associated with accelerated aging.
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been associated with acute ethanol-induced liver damage. A study published in the journal Artery confirmed a specific toxic metabolite of alcohol (acetaldehyde) and identified an antidote (N-acetyl-L-cysteine): “All known pathways of ethanol metabolism result in the production of acetaldehyde, a highly reactive compound. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), an analogue of the dietary amino acid cysteine, binds acetaldehyde, thus blocking its damaging effect on physiological proteins.â€82 NAC is a glutathione precursor and direct antioxidant. Co-administration of NAC helps to inhibit acute ethanol-induced liver damage via counteracting ethanol-induced oxidative stress.83,84 NAC also attenuates the progression of the abnormal retention of lipids within liver cells by decreasing development of oxidative stress and subsequent increases in TNF-alpha.
Thus, when people are exposed to a known substance such as alcohol, it makes perfect sense to take a proven antidote — namely, antioxidants.
Anti-Alcohol Antioxidants with HepatoProtection Complex is an improved formula containing additional antioxidants designed to suppress free radicals, neutralize toxic alcohol metabolites such as acetaldehyde,85-88 and support healthy liver function. In addition to vitamin B1, vitamin C, N-acetyl-L-cysteine and benfotiamine, this formula’s HepatoProtection Complex provides therapeutic doses of these novel antioxidants:
- Chlorophyllin — an agent that protects the body from oxidative stress89-91
- Leucoselect® grapeseed extract, silymarin (from milk thistle), and trans-resveratrol — three hepatoprotective agents that aid in reducing compounds from potentially harmful xenobiotics and protecting cells from free radical-induced oxidative stress92-94
- Picroliv® Picrorhiza kurroa root extract — contains antioxidant kutkin that scavenges alcohol-induced excess free radicals and stimulates regeneration of cells (hepatocytes)95,96
Taking the proper supplements before and after drinking can substantially protect liver cells from the free-radical damaging effects of alcohol consumption.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size 6 capsules | Servings Per Container 16 | | Amount Per Serving | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 3000 mg | Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 50 IU | Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) | 100 mg | Zinc (as zinc oxide) | 8 mg | Selenium (as sodium selenite) | 25 mcg | N-acetyl-L-cysteine | 1200 mg | Glutathione (reduced) | 50 mg | Benfotiamine | 750 mg | HepatoProtection Complex | | Chlorophyllin (from sodium magnesium chlorophyllin) | 20 mg | Leucoselect® grape seed extract (seeds) std. proanthocyanidins | 20 mg | Silymarin [from Milk Thistle extract (seed)] | 20 mg | Picroliv® (Picrorhiza kurroa) extract (root) standardized kutkin | 15 mg | Barley Grass whole powder (leaves) | 15 mg | Trans-Resveratrol [from Japanese knotweed (root) and whole red grape extracts] [also supplying glycosides (polydatin)] | 5 mg | Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate. |
Leucoselect® is a registered trademark of Indena USA, U.S. Reg No. 2294439.
Picroliv® is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corp. |
| Dosage and Use |
- Take one (1) capsule with each alcoholic beverage, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
- A maximum of six capsules per day.
- If no capsules are taken with alcoholic beverages, take six capsules at bedtime.
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| Caution |
- This product does not prevent, reduce or modify any of the mental impairment effects that alcohol induces.
- Consuming alcohol and taking this product will not allow a person to safely operate a vehicle or any other equipment.
- Do not drink and attempt to drive.
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Warnings - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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