Solutions for protecting the liver when taking Western medicine for a long time.

Prolonged use of Western medicine puts a great strain on the liver.

Ms. Oanh (51 years old, Hung Yen) has had diabetes for two years. To stabilize her blood sugar levels, she regularly uses Western medicine. Recently, she has been feeling tired, experiencing loss of appetite, itching and hives on her hands and feet, and blood tests showed her liver enzymes were five times higher than normal. The doctor said the cause may be due to her long-term use of diabetes medication, which has damaged and impaired liver function.

According to health experts, not only diabetes, but also people with other chronic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, and musculoskeletal disorders need to take medication for a long time. Some infectious diseases and viral diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy also require treatment for months.

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

Long-term medication use puts significant strain on the liver, as it is the primary organ responsible for drug metabolism. The liver may not have enough time to metabolize the old medication before receiving new doses, leading to overload. Over time, liver function declines, and the accumulation of drugs in the liver can cause damage and toxicity, manifesting as symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, hives, itching, and dark urine. Liver damage will progressively worsen over time and can lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Solutions to reduce the harmful effects of drugs on the liver.

To protect their liver, patients taking Western medicine long-term should adhere strictly to the dosage and usage instructions given by their doctor and should have their liver function checked every 3-6 months. During medication, they should also use natural extracts such as Milk Thistle and Khung Kheng to enhance liver function, detoxify the liver, and reduce the harmful effects of medication on the liver.

Milk Thistle ExtractIts main active ingredient is Silymarin. According to clinical studies, Silymarin helps prevent and treat drug-induced liver damage and improves symptoms of drug-induced liver damage.

In Germany, a study conducted on 190 patients with drug-induced elevated liver enzymes showed that their liver enzyme levels decreased significantly after treatment with Silymarin for ≥ 2 months. Symptoms related to liver damage such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and rashes also improved.

According to studies conducted in China on patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy and those using tuberculosis medication, the rate of liver damage due to the drug was lower in patients taking Silymarin compared to the placebo group.

In addition, Silymarin helps stabilize cell membranes, limits toxins in the blood from adhering to liver cells, neutralizes free radicals that damage the liver, and restores 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 neutralize free radicals produced in the liver during toxin elimination.

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

Tam Binh Pharmaceutical - one of the top 5 reputable traditional medicine companies in Vietnam - has applied Milk Thistle and Khung Kheng extracts in its Tam Binh Liver Tonic health supplement. Notably, the Milk Thistle extract in Tam Binh Liver Tonic is produced from a non-GMO source and contains over 90% natural Silymarin, higher than other extracts on the market. The product also includes many well-known traditional medicinal herbs that help cool the body, detoxify, and soothe the liver, such as Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Solanum torvum, Phyllanthus niruri, and Artichoke, providing comprehensive benefits: supporting liver protection, detoxifying the liver, reducing the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the liver; and supporting the reduction of liver damage.urticaria symptomsSymptoms include itching, jaundice, loss of appetite, and fatigue due to poor liver function. It also supports liver health, enhances liver function, and helps to clear heat and cool the liver.

Nguyet Minh