What is it?

Consuming alcoholic beverages results in the generation of free radicals. People who drink a lot of alcohol often suffer because of massive free radical-induced cellular damage. Alcohol-induced free radical assault can wreak short-term havoc throughout the body, and these same damaging free radicals are associated with accelerated aging.

Protecting against alcohol toxicity
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been associated with acute ethanol-induced liver damage. A study published in the journal Artery confirmed a specific toxic metabolite of alcohol (acetaldehyde) and identified an antidote (N-acetyl-cysteine): “All known pathways of ethanol metabolism result in the production of acetaldehyde, a highly reactive compound. N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), an analogue of the dietary amino acid cysteine, binds acetaldehyde, thus preventing its damaging effect on physiological proteins.” NAC is a glutathione (GSH) precursor and direct antioxidant. Pretreatment with or co-administration of NAC prevents acute ethanol-induced liver damage via counteracting ethanol-induced oxidative stress.

Thus, when people are exposed to a known toxic substance such as alcohol, it makes perfect sense to take a proven antidote — namely, antioxidants.
Life Extension’s Anti-Alcohol Antioxidants with HepatoProtection Complex is an improved formula containing additional antioxidants designed to suppress free radicals, neutralize toxic alcohol metabolites such as acetaldehyde, and support healthy liver function.* In addition to vitamin B1, vitamin C, N-acetyl-cysteine and benfotiamine, this formula’s HepatoProtection Complex provides therapeutic doses of these novel antioxidants:
Chlorophyllin, an agent that protects the body from oxidative stress
Leucoselect® grapeseed extract, silymarin (from milk thistle), and resveratrol, three hepatoprotective agents that aid in reducing compounds from potentially toxic xenobiotics and protecting cells from free radial-induced oxidative stress
Picroliv® Picrorhiza kurroa root extract, containing antioxidant kutkin that scavenge alcohol-induced excess free radicals, and stimulate regeneration of cells (hepatocytes)*
Barley grass powder extract, which enhances the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, thus inhibiting the formation of acetaldehyde malondialdehyde
Taking the proper supplements before and after drinking can substantially protect liver cells.*

Suggested Use

Take one capsule with each alcoholic beverage, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. A maximum of six capsules per day.

If no capsules are taken with alcoholic beverages, take six capsules at bedtime.

Caution
This product does not prevent, reduce or modify any of the mental impairment effects that alcohol induces. Consuming alcohol and taking this product will not allow a person to safely operate a vehicle or any other equipment. Do not drink and attempt to drive.

Supplement Facts

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.