liver
Glutathione for Liver Health and Beautiful Skin
Although often thought of as an amino acid, the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) is actually a tripeptide1,2 primarily synthesized in the liver and composed of the amino acids cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine.3,4 Arguably, GSH is the most important tripeptide in the body, playing critical roles in the synthesis and repair of DNA and protein, as […]
Has the Pandemic Caused An Increase in Liver Problems?
When you think of the medical problems that many individuals faced during COVID-19, liver problems might not be obvious. However, a study in Detroit recently indicated that cases of alcoholic liver disease spiked in medical facilities during the pandemic. And that surge makes sense when considering that alcohol-related hepatitis admissions increased by 50 percent during […]
Keeping the Liver and Kidneys Healthy
Manufacturers and retailers weigh in on the state of the market for this subgroup during the pandemic. It’s estimated that more than one in seven Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and don’t know it. Though high blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer,” CKD is perhaps runner up for the title. […]
Be a Liver Lover!
Most people don’t think about their liver very much. I have to say, as organs go, the liver just doesn’t get the attention showered on the heart and brain, but it is absolutely crucial to health and longevity. One of the liver’s most important jobs is to eliminate compounds that might otherwise cause us some […]
What are the benefits of amino acids?
Ask Dr. Mike Question: We sell several individual Amino Acids and although it is easy to know what some are beneficial for (such as L-lysine for immunity, L-arginine for circulation, etc.), but it would be nice to have a list of the known functions and/or benefits of each available in supplement form. – Carmela at Down […]
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