CanPrev Healthy Liver (120 VCaps)

CanPrev Healthy Liver combines 11 medicinal ingredients in a vegetable capsule, led by 150 mg of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), 100 mg of milk thistle extract and 75 mg of globe artichoke extract. Helps to support liver function. A bottle holds 120 capsules, which is 30 days at the label dose of 4 a day.

What CanPrev Healthy Liver is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80132961. The licence also lists:

• Milk Thistle is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a liver protectant.
• Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive upset, such as indigestion and help increase bile flow.
• Provides an antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative stress.
• Provides curcuminoids with enhanced bioavailability for use as antioxidants.
• Source of minerals to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health.

What is in each capsule

The three largest amounts are 150 mg of NAC, a form of the amino acid cysteine; 100 mg of PhytoProof milk thistle fruit extract, standardized to 58% silymarin; and 75 mg of globe artichoke leaf extract, a 10:1 concentrate equal to 750 mg of dried leaf. The milk thistle is a 30-70:1 extract, equal to 3,000 to 7,000 mg of dried fruit.

Turmeric rhizome extract supplies 26.25 mg per capsule, standardized to 65.71% curcumin and 85.71% curcuminoids, from a 22:1 concentrate equal to 577.5 mg of dried rhizome. Choline comes in at 37.5 mg as VitaCholine choline bitartrate. Myo-inositol, schisandra fruit extract (10:1), broccoli (sprout, whole plant and seed) and L-methionine each add 25 mg.

Two trace minerals round out the formula: 500 mcg of molybdenum and 50 mcg of selenium, both as Albion glycinate chelates. The non-medicinal ingredients are gum arabic, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, sunflower oil and quillaia extract. CanPrev lists the formula as vegan and GMO-free, with no gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal products.

How it compares

Vitasave also carries CanPrev NAC+ in a 120-capsule bottle. Healthy Liver takes a wider approach, pairing NAC with milk thistle, artichoke, turmeric and seven more ingredients in one capsule. The bottle front lists milk thistle, artichoke, turmeric, NAC, selenium, choline and lipotropic factors.

How to take it

Adults 19 and over take 2 capsules twice a day with meals. Use it for at least 3 weeks, and ask a healthcare practitioner before using it beyond 12 weeks.

Do not use it if you have a bile duct obstruction, are taking antibiotics or nitroglycerin, or are pregnant. The label also lists cautions for breastfeeding, blood thinners, a history of non-melanoma skin cancer, gallstones, kidney stones, stomach ulcers and excess stomach acid, and notes that mild gastrointestinal effects, mainly flatulence, may occur. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

Adults who would rather take one multi-ingredient liver formula than separate bottles of NAC, milk thistle and artichoke. It is vegan, and the daily dose splits across two meals.

CanPrev Healthy Liver FAQ

How many capsules do I take a day?

4: 2 capsules twice a day with meals. A 120-capsule bottle lasts 30 days.

How much milk thistle is in it?

100 mg per capsule, standardized to 58% silymarin, or 400 mg across the 4-capsule daily dose.

Can I take it while on antibiotics?

No. The label says not to use it if you are taking antibiotics or nitroglycerin.

Is it vegan?

Yes. CanPrev lists it as vegan and GMO-free.

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