Best Liver Herbs

Hi,
What are the best herbs/supps to support the liver besides silymarin and dandelion and beet?

Grace


Some that come to mind are: yellow dock, oregon grape, endive, goldenseal, barberry, olive leaf extract...that's all I can think of quickly.


phosphatidyl choline


I dont think that milk thistle can be used for long term like dandelion and some of the others. The phospatidyl chloine I think is a soy derivative isnt it? It is important to get an organic source


Phosphatidyl Choline is the main component of Lecithin and is needed for proper mental functioning as well as for efficient breakdown of fats.
Choline is fast becoming a desired part of any health-conscious diet thanks in part to a report from the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine. It's been linked to benefits in memory, heart function, liver function, and brain development.
What Exactly Is Choline?
Choline is an essential nutrient frequently referred to as Vitamin B4. It is important for the structural integrity of cell membranes, methyl metabolism, cholinergic neurotransmission, transmembrane signaling, and lipid-cholesterol transport and metabolism. Basically, this means choline is integral in controlling fat and cholesterol buildup in the body, regulating the kidneys, liver and gallbladder, and increasing the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps the brain store and recall information. Choline deficiency can lead to hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the liver.


Thanks for that explanation Penny. I thought that lecithin was derived from soy and a woman that works in my local health food store told me that there is a big price difference in the lecithin based on whether or not they are organic. what type do you take?


Mine is from Allergy Research Group.