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Powerful Formulas

Thorne - S.A.T. 60 vegetarian capsules
S.A.T.
44,95
Thorne
60 vegetarian capsules
60 vegetarian capsules
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains milk thistle, artichoke and curcumin
Thorne - Liver Cleanse 60 vegetarian capsules
Liver Cleanse
26,95
Thorne
60 vegetarian capsules
60 vegetarian capsules
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains berberine, milk thistle, burdock root and chicory
Bonusan - Live Formula 60 tablets
Live Formula
29,99
Bonusan
60 tablets
60 tablets
  • Formula for the liver
  • With herbal extracts, amino acids, minerals and vitamin C

6 Best Supplements for the Liver

Thorne - Curcumin Phytosome 1000 mg 60/120 vegetarian capsules Thorne - Joint Support Nutrients 240 vegetarian capsules
Turmeric

Curcuma supports digestion and the liver. Pay close attention to the absorbability of the specific extracts.

Thorne - Siliphos 90 vegetarian capsules Thorne - S.A.T. 60 vegetarian capsules
Milk Thistle

Several raw material manufacturers have developed special milk thistle extracts that are highly absorbable and provide higher blood levels of active silymarin and its isomers.

Bonusan - Live Formula 60 tablets Solgar - Dandelion Root 100 vegetarian capsules
Dandelion

High quality, pure, dandelion extracts.

Thorne - S.A.T. 60 vegetarian capsules Jarrow Formulas - Artichoke 180 vegetarian capsules
Artichoke extract

Artichoke extract is very healthy. It contains the healthy caffeoylquinic acid that contributes to normal cholesterol levels and is good for the cardiovascular system and liver.

Thorne - Phosphatidyl Choline 60 gelatin softgels Healthy Origins - Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg 30/60/150 vegetarian capsules
Choline - Phosphatidylcholine

Choline is an important (semi-)essential nutrient. It provides methyl groups for the synthesis of SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine).

Thorne - Berberine 60 vegetarian capsules Thorne - Liver Cleanse 60 vegetarian capsules
Berberine

The herb Berberis aristata has positive effects on cardiovascular, cholesterol, liver and blood sugar regulation. Its main active ingredient is the substance berberine.

More Formulas for the Liver

All Liver function supplements

Thorne - Berberine 60 vegetarian capsules
Berberine
44,95
Thorne
60 vegetarian capsules
60 vegetarian capsules
  • Berbevis® Berberine Phytosome
  • More than 9 times better absorbable than other berberines
Thorne - Basic Prenatal 90 vegetarian capsules
Basic Prenatal
36,95
Thorne
90 vegetarian capsules
90 vegetarian capsules
  • Multi for fertility, pregnancy and lactation
  • Without additives that hinder absorption or cause allergies
Thorne - Siliphos 90 vegetarian capsules
Siliphos
49,95
Thorne
90 vegetarian capsules
90 vegetarian capsules
  • First choice for liver & bile
  • 6x better absorption by phytosome technology

Liver SupplementThe liver is the organ that cleanses and protects our body from harmful substances. As such, it gets a lot to endure. Therefore, it is important to take extra good care of the liver. Specific supplements can help with this.

In addition to the well-known liver supplements such as Milk Thistle, Turmeric and Artichoke, we have two extra powerful formula supplements from Thorne. See here/below.

What is the Liver?

The liver (hepar) is located at the top of the abdominal cavity on the right side, it is heaviest organ of our body and is fused with the diaphragm (diaphragm). The organ is divided into two lobes and is protected by the ribs.

Galbladder

At the back of the liver is the gallbladder. Each day the liver produces a little more than half a liter of bile, which is necessary for fat digestion. Bile is stored in the gallbladder, water is extracted from it, making it more concentrated. Without bile, the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K cannot be absorbed.

Under the influence of the hormone cholecystokinin, the gallbladder is emptied. This hormone is produced by the wall of the duodenum (duodenum). This hormone additionally stimulates the pancreas (pancreas) to the secretion of digestive enzymes.

Portic artery

The largest blood supply enters the liver through the portal vein, this comes from the intestines and is rich in nutrients. In addition, oxygen-rich blood enters the liver through the hepatic artery.

What does the Liver do?

In addition to filtering the blood of toxic and harmful substances such as drugs, the liver has a number of other functions. The liver plays an important role in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Excess glucose in the blood is converted under the influence of insulin and stored (temporarily) as glycogen in the liver and muscles. Should the blood sugar level drop, the stored glycogen can be converted back into glucose that is released into the blood under the influence of glucagon.

The storage of iron and vitamins also takes place in the liver. In addition, it plays an important role in protein metabolism, fat metabolism, detoxification and hormone breakdown.

Written by: Liesbeth Thoen
Reviewed and edited by: Peter Smeets

Updated: January 15, 2022

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