Solutions to protect the liver when using Western medicine for a long time

Long-term use of Western medicine puts great pressure on the liver

Ms. Oanh (51 years old, Hung Yen) has had diabetes for 2 years now. To stabilize her blood sugar level, she often has to use Western medicine. Recently, she has felt tired, had a loss of appetite, had itchy hands and feet, hives, and when tested, her liver enzymes were 5 times higher than normal. The doctor said that the cause could be that she had been taking diabetes medication for a long time, causing liver damage and impaired function.

According to medical experts, not only diabetics, but also people with other chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, bone and joint diseases, etc., need to take medication for a long time. Some infectious diseases, viral diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, etc. also have a treatment period lasting for months.

Long-term use of Western medicine can cause liver damage.

Long-term use of drugs will put a lot of pressure on the liver because this is the organ responsible for drug metabolism. The liver has not yet had time to metabolize all the old drugs before it has to receive new drugs, leading to overload. Over time, liver function declines, drugs accumulate in the liver, which can cause damage and liver toxicity, manifested through symptoms such as: fatigue, loss of appetite, hives, itching, dark urine... Liver damage will gradually worsen over time and can cause hepatitis, cirrhosis...

Solutions to reduce the harmful effects of drugs on the liver

To preserve the liver, patients taking Western medicine for a long time need to follow the dosage and usage instructions as prescribed by the doctor and should have their liver function checked periodically every 3-6 months. During the time of taking medicine, it is recommended to use additional natural essences such as Milk Thistle Extract, Khung Kheng... to help enhance liver function, detoxify the liver, and reduce the harmful effects of drugs on the liver.

Milk Thistle ExtractThe main active ingredient is Silymarin. According to clinical studies, Silymarin has the effect of supporting the prevention and treatment of drug-induced liver damage, improving symptoms of drug-induced liver damage.

In Germany, a study conducted on 190 patients with drug-induced liver enzyme elevation showed that the patients' liver enzyme levels were significantly reduced after treatment with Silymarin for ≥ 2 months. Symptoms related to liver damage such as fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, etc. were also improved.

According to studies in China conducted on patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy and patients taking anti-tuberculosis drugs, the rate of drug-induced liver injury in patients taking Silymarin was lower than in the placebo group.

In addition, Silymarin also helps stabilize cell membranes, limit toxins in the blood from adhering to liver cells, neutralize free radicals that damage the liver, and restore damaged liver cells.

Khung kheng extract contains valuable active ingredients that support liver protection by significantly reducing AST and ALT enzyme activity. At the same time, Khung kheng stimulates the body to produce Glutathione - a substance involved in the liver's detoxification process, helping to eliminate free radicals produced in the liver when filtering out toxins.

Tam Binh Liver Supplement helps reduce the harmful effects of drugs on the liver.

Tam Binh Pharmaceuticals - Top 5 reputable Vietnamese Oriental Medicine Companies, have applied Milk Thistle and Khung Kheng extracts in Tam Binh Liver Supplement health food. In particular, Milk Thistle extract in Tam Binh Liver Supplement is produced from non-GMO sources, containing natural Silymarin content of up to 90%, higher than other extracts on the market. The product also adds many famous traditional medicinal herbs that help clear heat, detoxify, and cool the liver such as: Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Solanum procumbens, Phyllanthus urinaria, Artichoke... bringing comprehensive effects: Supports liver protection, liver detoxification, reduces the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the liver; supports reducinghives symptoms, rash, jaundice, loss of appetite, fatigue due to poor liver function. At the same time, it helps nourish the liver and enhance liver function, supports heat clearing and cooling the liver.