Hepatitis and Liv-52

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Liv-52 is a herbal formulation being sold in India for more than last

50 years. if hepatitis has already led to cirrhosis, a new study

reveals that an herbal formula may be helpful.

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Tried and true

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Could this be a significant breakthrough in cirrhosis therapy?

More than 50 years ago, an herbal formula called Liv-52, which is

derived from traditional avuryedic treatments, was first marketed as a

liver support product. Over the decades, many studies have

demonstrated the effectiveness of Liv-52. But this new research (from

the Institute of Medicinal Plants (IMP) in Tehran, Iran) may be "the

best-designed clinical trial of Liv-52 yet published" according to

Healthnotes Newswire.

 

Researchers randomly assigned Liv-52 or placebo to 36 patients with

cirrhosis of the liver. During the six-month trial period the IMP team

monitored liver function with several methods, including the

measurement of various enzymes that mark liver damage, and analysis

of ascites (excess fluid in the space between the two membranes that

line the abdominal cavity).

 

Results showed no significant changes in the placebo group. In the

Liv-52 group, however, cirrhosis markers were lowered considerably. No

adverse side effects were reported.

 

Writing in the journal Phytomedicine, the researchers stated: "This

protective effect of Liv-52 can be attributed to the diuretic,

anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and immunomodulating properties of

the component herbs." Some of the herbs in Liv-52 are believed to

boost levels of glutathione, an antioxidant that provides excellent

liver support.

 

Liv-52 can be found at health stores and through a number of sites on

the Internet, but those who have hepatitis C, cirrhosis or other

serious liver problems should talk with their doctors before using

Liv-52.

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"The Efficacy of Liv-52 on Liver Cirrhotic Patients: A Randomized,

Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled First Approach" Phytomedicine, Vol.

12,

No. 9, September 2005, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Dear Dr Bhate,

 

Liv 52 should be an essential companion of all those persons who

suffer from drug toxicity. In fact those on a cocktail of

pharmaceutical drugs should take it for assisting the liver in

eliminating the toxic waste. It is also a must for those who are

habituated to smoking and drinking.

 

Liv 52 was sought to be replaced with Sorbitol, a chemical drug. But

doctors continued to give Liv 52 on the sly. This herbal preparation

has been extremely popular and effective and based on its performance

alone Himalaya Herbals is what it is today.

 

I believe there is also a Liv 82 now?

 

Regards,

Jagannath.

 

ayurveda, "Shirish Bhate"

<shirishbhate wrote:

>

> Liv-52 is a herbal formulation being sold in India for more than

last

> 50 years. if hepatitis has already led to cirrhosis, a new study

> reveals that an herbal formula may be helpful.

 

[Added by moderator: About 20 years ago, Liv-52=HImalaya Herbals and they had

this single product giving 80% of their sales; no competition at all]