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Should I Take Legalon Or Essential For Liver Recovery?
Hi, I m trying to recover from a heavy binge and have come out of hospital recently but have recovered after having withdrawals from alcohol.Doctor told me my liver is damaged but can heal itself. Indeed to know what is best for me. Is it Legalon or essential? The chemist said Legalon has some different properties and before I drink I must take my daily input of capsules but take 2 caps before I start drinking. Please may you help me and let me know what s better to take and what to do before i start drinking on the day.. Your reply will be much appreciated.. Thanks
Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Hello,
Since your liver is damaged, gradually quit taking alcohol or drinks that contain alcohol. You can take Legalon as it contains silymarin, an active compound derived from milk thistle seeds, known for its hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Legalon is helpful in treating chronic liver diseases, cirrhosis, and liver damage caused by toxins or alcohol.
It is better than essential. However, you can take liver tonics and digestives. You are advised to follow heathy diet habits and heathy lifestyle. Do regular exercises and walking in the morning & evening. Maintain healthy weight. Prefer to take home made food boiled food over hot, spicy oily food. Stay adequately hydrated to help liver detox naturally.
Take at least 8 hours of sleep. Sleep will help liver cells to repair. Take food that is good for the liver like papayas, raw and ripe. Sugarcane juice taken out naturally. Add blueberries, cranberries, grapes, grape fruits, nuts, cruciferous veggies, beetroot juice, etc., to your diet.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Since your liver is damaged, gradually quit taking alcohol or drinks that contain alcohol. You can take Legalon as it contains silymarin, an active compound derived from milk thistle seeds, known for its hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Legalon is helpful in treating chronic liver diseases, cirrhosis, and liver damage caused by toxins or alcohol.
It is better than essential. However, you can take liver tonics and digestives. You are advised to follow heathy diet habits and heathy lifestyle. Do regular exercises and walking in the morning & evening. Maintain healthy weight. Prefer to take home made food boiled food over hot, spicy oily food. Stay adequately hydrated to help liver detox naturally.
Take at least 8 hours of sleep. Sleep will help liver cells to repair. Take food that is good for the liver like papayas, raw and ripe. Sugarcane juice taken out naturally. Add blueberries, cranberries, grapes, grape fruits, nuts, cruciferous veggies, beetroot juice, etc., to your diet.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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