Clinically proven to support liver health and to provide supportive treatment in alcohol-induced liver disease. 15
The liver is a vital organ in the human body, responsible for over 500 functions and plays a key role in: 2
- Breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates and fats
- Removal of toxins from the body
- Vitamin and mineral storage
- Modulating the inflammatory response
- Secretion of bile
What can cause liver damage?
The effects of chronic medication use, rich foods and alcohol can build-up over time which may affect your liver. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Chronic medication 5, 6, 7, 10
- Toxins 2
- Parasites and viruses (including hepatitis B and C) 4, 5
- Unbalanced nutrition such as rich, fatty or processed foods 3
- Herbal and dietary supplements 8, 9
- Obesity 5
- Metabolic disorders such as diabetes 3
- Heavy alcohol use 4, 5
- Smoking 4
Who is at risk? 3, 4, 5, 6
- The elderly
- Overweight & obese people
- Chronic medication users
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Fatigue
-
Nausea
-
Pruritus
(itching) -
Flatulence
(excessive gas) -
Jaundice
(yellow skin discolouration) -
General
unwell feeling -
Abdominal
pain
Antioxidant - fights
against free
radicals that
damage cells13, 15
Anti-
inflammatory-
reduces swelling15
Assists in the
regeneration
of liver cells15
Aids in the
treatment of
liver disease
Silymarin is the active ingredient in milk thistle, the most well-researched plant in the treatment of liver disease.1, 13
The health benefits found in 100 mg of silybin (silymarin compound) is equal to taking 1000 mg of milk thistle.13
LEGALON® FORTE is well tolerated with limited interactions and a low incidence of side effects. 14, 15, 16
South Africa's
Only Registered
Silymarin
Preparation12
LEGALON®FORTE
Ingredients
LEGALON® FORTE – contains 140 mg Silymarin
How to take LEGALON®FORTE
Take 1 capsule 3 times daily.
