Supplement Question

[National]

Anybody have any good suggestions on a liver "repair" supplement? I tried Milk Thistle, but after two attempts, I realized I'm terribly allergic to it. Thanks.

[veritas]

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Hi National. I am sorry to hear that you are allergic to milk thistle. As I understand it, replacement of all the B group vitamins is essential. I only ever take supplements that are derived from plant material. I believe that synthetically derived supplements, that might be cheaper, are not that well absorbed.

I also try to eat lots of whole grains and legumes to boost my natural supply. In addition to trying to cut out alcohol, I have cut out all highly refined foods and foods too highly proccessed.

I was reading an article on liver disease yesterday and a point was made that more people are developing liver disease due to the high fat/high proccessed content than ever before.

My take is that we have to be aware not only of what we drink, but also of what we eat.

[startingover]

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I think there is one called Liv 52. I know nothing about it, but have heard others talk about it?
Maybe someone can jump in here?

[veritas]

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National, I see that you are another Saffie. I get a supplement from Woolworths that is made from an organic source. The supplement is at work at the moment, but the name starts with a N. They also have one with milk thistle. Which milkthistle did you try? . Try their supplement, it has certainly helped me.

I used to have a horribly fissured tongue due to a lack of Vitamin B and that has almost completely disappeared. If you have not tried their milkthistle, it is combined with a potently high vitamin B compound, give it one more shot.

[National]

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Thanks Veritas...I'll stop by Woolworths in the morning. I've tried two different milk thistle brands, but I'll give it another try as the allergy is only cracked/chapped lips (but horrible while it lasts!). Thanks!

[veritas]

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National, my daughter was on Ruacutan for a while and I bought a special lip balm from Dis-chem that helped a lot. Cracked lips is a side effect of Ruacutan.

I know that its winter, but I would also suggest that you stay out of the sun. Maybe the milkthistle is leaving you more sensitive to the sun than usual.

[prancy]

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I get chapped cracked lips from drinking. It takes about 2 - 3 days for my lips to get back to normal after a drinking episode that results in a hangover. I put lip balm on my lips constantly for about 3 days and they seem to go back to normal. It may not be the milk thistle that is causing the cracked lips.

[dmb287]

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prancy -

miracle product.... dr. dan's cortibalm. go to his website for a free sample and tell me your thoughts. i bought it at the cleveland clinic in ohio and couldn't find it in GA, and got a sample from their website and then sent the request to my local pharmacy for it.

Dr. Dan's CortiBalm - specially formulated medicated lip balm for severely chapped lips


dr. dan even gives u instructions on how u can get your local pharmacy to carry it. much luck to your lips!!!! : 0 ) .... dmb.

[universal]

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National - Liv 52 is a really good supplement if you can't take milk thistle. As well Lecithen is good for the liver as well.

Hope that helps!