Liver detoxification 

Detoxification Profile

One of the chief organs responsible for cleansing the body is the liver. The liver must contend not only with toxins produced internally, such as those from dysbiotic intestinal yeast and bacteria, but also with the ever-growing number of potentially dangerous chemicals found so readily in the environment. This organ utilizes a pair of chemical pathways for breaking down and eliminating toxins that can come from food, water, air and drugs. These reactions require a replenishable supply of cofactors, such as sulfate or amino acids, as these are lost through excretion. In our polluted, industrialized world, this flow of toxins can overwhelm the liver's ability to detoxify, allowing these noxious substances to accumulate. 

This test assesses the capacity of the liver to cope with all of these toxins. Three compounds, caffeine, acetaminophen and acetylsalicylic acid, are taken orally to challenge the liver’s phase I and phase II pathways. The metabolic products of these compounds are then measured in saliva and urine to assess how well the liver can convert and clear toxins from the body.

Who should use the detoxification capacity test?

• Smokers or people exposed to second-hand smoke

• People who consume regular or excessive amounts of alcohol

• People exposed to exhaust fumes, environmental toxic chemicals

• People who regularly take prescription, over-the-counter, or recreational drugs (including the pill, HRT and antibiotics)

• People with bacterial or yeast overgrowths in the digestive tract

Conditions associated with poor detoxification:

• Multiple allergies/ intolerances

• Sinus problems

• Auto-immune conditions such as SLE and rheumatoid arthritis

• Chronic fatigue

• Breast cancer

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches/migraines

• Digestive disorders, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS

• Constipation and bad breath

• Gallstones

• Liver conditions

• Skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis and acne

• Unexplained itching

• Brain fog

• Premature aging

• Sensitivity to medications, perfumes, detergents

How does the test work?

Three compounds namely caffeine, acetaminophen (paracetamol) and acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), are taken orally to challenge the liver’s detoxification pathways and hence assess its capacity. Saliva and urine are analysed for metabolites of the three compounds to determine how well the liver can convert and clear toxins from the body.

Pricing

Description		(RRP) Price
Detoxification Capacity Profile		£140.00

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