Prevention of Liver Cirrhosis.

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Cirrhosis, the last stage of liver disease, is now among the 20 major causes of death in Germany. Liver biopsy is frequently done when the origin of the cirrhosis is unknown. The disease develops over years or even decades. Diagnosis is made from signs of liver disease seen in the skin, enlargement of the liver, […]

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Conditions: Alcohol abuse, Allergy, Autoimmune disease, Cirrhosis, Copper toxicity, Death, Diabetes, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hemochromatosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Infection, Iron overload, Liver disease, Obesity, Smoking, Toxicity, Vascular disease, Wilson's disease

Supplements: Dandelion (Taraxicum officinale), Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)

Foods: Coffee

Miscellaneous: Antiviral, Bilirubin, Enzyme, Esophagus, Germany, Hepatocellular cancer, Prevention, Sonogram, Stomach

Effects of High Dietary Omega-6 Fatty Acids.

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The normal human body can produce all of the fatty acids it needs except for omega-3 (ALA or alpha-linolenic) and omega-6 (LA or linoleic acid). Therefore, these are called essential fatty acids and must be consumed. Dietary sources of LA are sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, cereals, animal fat, and wholegrain bread. Dietary sources […]

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Blackberry Nectar for High Cholesterol.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Cholesterol is a major risk factor for diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It causes increased free radical formation and oxidative damage to fatty tissues of the body, leading to arteriosclerosis, causing heart attacks and strokes. The oxidative damage can be reduced by sufficient intake of antioxidants. Blackberries (Rubus species) are known to contain large amounts […]

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White Button Mushrooms and Fatty Liver.

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Women are believed to be protected from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by estrogen, so postmenopausal women with lower estrogen levels have an increased chance of developing the disease. Their risk is even higher if they are on anti-estrogen therapy. Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is is an early stage of NAFLD which can lead to […]

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Conditions: Cirrhosis, Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Insulin resistance, Liver fibrosis, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Ovariectomy, Postmenopausal

Supplements: CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Foods: Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes), White button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

Miscellaneous: Anti-aromatase, Aromatase enzyme, Aromatase inhibitor

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Fatty Liver.

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the primary omega-3 in marine fish. DHA reduces the inflammation from oxidative stress. DHA is beneficial in hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. This study was of the effect of DHA on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver. The cause of fatty is unknown and may be asymptomatic. The current […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Oxidative stress, Steatohepatitis

Supplements: Carnosine, Choline, Crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae), Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Green tea extract, Histidine, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Uric acid and Iron Overload.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Dr. Gary Pack

Iron overload* and hemochromatosis can lead to cirrhosis, diabetes, heart failure, and arthritis. Elevated uric acid, known to cause gout, is associated with non-alcoholic liver disease and cardiovascular disease. It is also suggested as a marker for iron overload. One study has shown that ferritin increases as uric acid increases. The present study was done […]

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Conditions: Arthritis, Cardiovascular disease, Cirrhosis, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Gout, Heart failure, Hemochromatosis, Hyperuricemia, Iron overload, Lipid peroxidation, Proteinuria

Miscellaneous: Ferritin, Uric acid (urate)

Kudzu (Pueraria Mirifica) Improves Abnormal Lipids.

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

“Pueraria mirifica (Kudzu) has a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism in postmenopausal women which may result from the activation of gene transcription through selective binding of phytoestrogens to ERalpha and ERbeta.” To read the author’s abstract of the article click on the link to the author’s title of the article above. NOTE: Read a literature […]

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Conditions: Alcohol abuse, Alcoholism, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Gout, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperuricemia, Parkinson's disease

Supplements: Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Thai kudzu (Pueraria mirifica)

Foods: Legumes

Miscellaneous: Antioxidant, Aromatase enzyme, Estrogen replacement therapy, Isoflavones, Nitric oxide (NO), Ozone, Puerarin, Tectoridin, Xanthine oxidase inhibitors

Betaine Supplementation and Liver Damage.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

A chemical, betaine (trimethylglycine or TMG), can be consumed in the diet or derived from dietary choline. Betaine levels are high in shellfish, spinach and sugar beets (Beta vulgaris). It functions in the liver and kidneys by maintaining electrolyte balance across membranes and the microscopic structures of those tissues. It prevents accumulation of lipids in […]

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Conditions: Coronary heart disease, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hepatitis, Hyperlipidemia, Liver disease, Liver toxicity

Supplements: Betaine (trimethylglycine) (TMG), Choline, Cysteine, Glutathione, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)

Foods: Beets, Molasses, Shellfish, Spinach, Sugar beets (Beta vulgaris)

Miscellaneous: D-galactosamine, Hepatoprotective, Homocysteine, S-adenosyl homocystine (SAH)

Milk Thistle and Silymarin Review.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Milk thistle (MT) (Silybum marianum) is an herb with a 2000 year history of use. Silymarin (SIL) is an extract of milk thistle. It consists of flavonoids and lignans. The main flavonoid is silibinin. SIL has no toxicity to the fetus before birth or to the child during breastfeeding. SIL is used, primarily, in liver […]

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Kudzu Review.

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Kudzu (Pueraria Montana or lobata,) an Asian herb, was brought to the U.S. for medicine and as food for animals. It is a traditional medicine for alcohol abuse. Kudzu grows so well in the U.S. that the vines grow into and shade the native trees, endangering the forests. Kudzu is a legume which fixes nitrogen […]

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Conditions: Aging, Breast cancer, Cirrhosis, Endometriosis, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hearing loss (presbycusis), Hypertension, Menopause, Parkinson's disease

Supplements: Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Puerarin, Thai kudzu (Pueraria mirifica)

Miscellaneous: Aromatase inhibitor, Estrogen replacement therapy, Nitric oxide (NO), Ozone, Tectoridin, Uric acid (urate), Xanthine oxidase

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