LivCo®

Schisandra chinensis

The combination of Schisandra, Rosemary and Milk Thistle provides a range of compounds including dibenzocyclooctene lignans, phenolic diterpenes (including carnosol and rosmarinic acid), other terpenes, flavonoids and flavanolignans (collectively known as silymarin). The Milk Thistle component of this tablet is standardized to contain 24 mg of flavanolignans per tablet to ensure optimal strength and quality. LivCo can help to:

aid in the elimination of naturally occuring toxins and cleanse the liver
support healthy liver function and tissue integrity
protect liver tissue by supporting normal cellular defenses
provide antioxidant activity
support and maintain cellular health
stimulate the biosynthesis of protein and liver glycogen
support digestive health
ease the effects of everyday tension and stress ∆

Content	Product #
40 Tablets	M1360
120 Tablets	M1365

Suggested Use: 1 tablet 3 - 4 times daily, or as directed.

Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Supplement Facts

Amount Per Serving		%DV
† Daily Value (DV) not established.
Calories	2
Calcium	97 mg	9%
Schisandra fruit 6:1 extract from Schisandra chinensis fruit 1.0 g	167 mg	†
Rosemary leaf 5:1 extract from Rosmarinus officinalis leaf 500 mg	100 mg	†
Milk Thistle seed 70:1 extract from Silybum marianum seed 2.1 g Containing flavanolignans calc. as silybin 24 mg	30 mg	†

Caution: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Contraindicated during lactation unless otherwise directed by a qualified health care professional. In anemia and cases where iron supplementation is required, do not take simultaneously with meals or iron supplements.

For other contraindications and cautions specific to this product, please refer to the Contraindications and Cautions for MediHerb Botanicals.

Schisandra Quality Issues

Schisandra is a well known Chinese herb, however it is not well known that two species of Schisandra are used in TCM, the phytochemical profile of each being very different. Schisandra chinensis (northern Schisandra) is the preferred species in TCM and by Western professionals. It contains compounds called schisandrins (schisandrin, gomisin A, deoxyschisandrin, gomisin N and wuweizizu C) which are believed responsible for the therapeutic effects. Southern Schisandra, Schisandra spenanthera, (see Product X in the trace) is considered inferior due to lower levels of schisandrins, however it is often used interchangeably with Schisandra chinensis. Manufacturers therefore need to be very careful to avoid substitution with Schisandra spenanthera. The species are readily distinguishable morphologically and by HPLC. MediHerb routinely uses HPLC to ensure the correct identity and guarantee consistent levels of schisandrins.