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Study Estimates Millions in US Risk Liver Damage From Herbal Remedies
Science Alert ^ | August 7, 2024 | Tessa Koumoundouros

Posted on 08/07/2024 9:12:06 AM PDT by Red Badger

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To: algore

So what? We got two livers for a reason, a main one and a backup.


41 posted on 08/07/2024 10:24:05 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: tumblindice

https://zoonerdy.com/which-animal-possesses-two-livers/

The Myth of Two Livers

There is a common myth that some animals, particularly cows, possess two distinct livers. While this idea has been perpetuated in various cultures and folklore traditions, it is entirely untrue. In reality, cows, like all mammals, have a single liver that is divided into four lobes. This misconception likely arose due to the fact that the liver is the largest internal organ in many animals, and may appear to be multiple organs when viewed from certain angles.

The Truth: Animals with Two-Lobed Livers

While true examples of animals with two distinct livers are rare, there are some species that have a divided liver structure. One such example is the platypus, which has a two-lobed liver that is divided down the center. This structure is believed to aid in the digestion of the platypus’ unique diet of worms and other small aquatic creatures. Similarly, some species of marsupials, such as kangaroos and wallabies, have a liver that is divided into two distinct lobes.


42 posted on 08/07/2024 10:29:45 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: Red Badger

Doctor prescribed drugs third leading cause of death in usa


43 posted on 08/07/2024 10:48:07 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ )
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To: dalight

What I noticed is there is no attempt to determine if the damage is DUE to taking supplements, or because people experiencing problems are more likely to TAKE supplements.

Seems that makes the entire article worthless.

It may be the equivalent of saying wet roads cause rain...


44 posted on 08/07/2024 10:53:11 AM PDT by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: Red Badger

The article reads like a big-pharma hit piece on their competition. Herbals have been around for a long, long time. If the potential was as big as they say, we would have seen it by now.


45 posted on 08/07/2024 11:53:47 AM PDT by aimhigh (1 John 3:23 "And THIS is His commandment . . . . ")
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To: algore
This just in: Tylenol aka acetaminophen has destroyed more livers than every other drug and natural supplement combined

You are correct. If dosed correctly it is a very safe drug. It is metabolized in the liver quite safely via combining with glucoronide and then excreted in the bile. However, in high doses all the glucoronide is used up and it then undergoes a different metabolic pathway which forms a free radical. The free radical is extremely reactive with the liver cells and kills them. Take a bunch of tylenol and it will kill you unless you get very prompt treatment, hours not days for the treatment.

46 posted on 08/07/2024 11:58:16 AM PDT by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist ,MAGA)
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To: cpdiii

The limit on the container is, I think, 2. If you take 3 Tylenol at once you are asking for trouble.

In fact, you should take every multiple medication with pauses between the pills. They do things in bunches that they wouldn’t do alone. My amateur but experienced advice, anyway.


47 posted on 08/07/2024 12:18:04 PM PDT by firebrand
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To: Right Brother
"1200-1500 mg. NAC daily. Is a natural liver defence. "
With most of these supplements they should be taken with Vitamin C it allows for solubility
48 posted on 08/07/2024 1:49:56 PM PDT by Steve Van Doorn
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To: Red Badger

In other words blah, blah, blah!.🙄


49 posted on 08/07/2024 1:50:18 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Organic Panic

👍


50 posted on 08/07/2024 1:51:44 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Steve Van Doorn

My NAC contains quercetin for absorption. I also take a C/D/zinc combo.


51 posted on 08/07/2024 1:58:35 PM PDT by Right Brother (From Biden to Harris. From pee pads to kneepads.)
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To: mass55th
said, "Self-medicating yourself with anything, and adding supplements you have no idea you actually need, are useless"

None of them should be taken 7 days a week. Your body needs time process them. It's hard to do but you can overdose on Vitamin D3 as an example.

Somethings like Quercetin & zinc should be taken if you have an issue. Your body shouldn't always run an immune response. It needs a brake. Quercetin activates NF-kB pathway and raises Alkaline phosphatase which neutralizes acidic phosphatase which are mostly peptides from parasites and long lasting diseases. Medical industry calls Mitophagy.
52 posted on 08/07/2024 2:05:09 PM PDT by Steve Van Doorn
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To: Right Brother

That is fine... check my last post on quercetin. Fantastic product though use it correctly.


53 posted on 08/07/2024 2:07:17 PM PDT by Steve Van Doorn
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To: Red Badger

All my herb has been tested to insure quality via state regulations thank you


54 posted on 08/07/2024 3:18:46 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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