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Liver · Digestion
Nutraceutical Liver
Heptocept
Considered nutritional support for the liver.
A liver formulation built around 140 mg of silymarin, with glutathione, N-acetyl cysteine, coenzyme Q10, choline and myo-inositol.
- Form
- Tablet
- Range
- VitaEdge
- Pack
- 1 × 10 tablets
- Ingredients
- 20
About this product
About this formulation
The liver works continuously to process nutrients, medicines and almost everything else that enters the body. Heptocept brings together nutrients that are closely studied in liver research, in a single tablet.
At its centre is 140 mg of silymarin from milk thistle seed. It is joined by glutathione, an antioxidant found in high concentrations in the liver, and N-acetyl cysteine, which the body uses to make it; by choline and myo-inositol, which take part in fat metabolism; by L-ornithine, L-carnitine and 100 mg of coenzyme Q10; and by supporting vitamins and minerals.
Heptocept is intended to accompany, never to replace, the changes a doctor recommends for liver health, such as weight management, regular activity and limiting alcohol.
Who it is intended for
Adults advised by their doctor to support liver health, for example alongside lifestyle measures for fatty liver.
Formulation
Why each ingredient is included
Select an ingredient to see why it is included, the strength of evidence behind it and any safety notes.
Traditional or laboratory Observational Clinical trials Systematic reviews or established nutrient
Botanical · Seed extract
140 mgSilymarin extract
Silybum marianum
Why it is included
Silymarin, a group of milk thistle compounds extensively studied in liver research, at 140 mg per tablet.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Generally well tolerated. Mild digestive upset can occur. People allergic to plants of the daisy family should avoid it.
Nutrient
50 mgL-carnitine
Why it is included
Supports fatty acid metabolism.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Nutrient
50 mgL-ornithine
Why it is included
Supports the urea cycle that clears ammonia.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Nutrient
50 mgCholine bitartrate
Why it is included
Needed to export fat from liver cells.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Nutrient
50 mgMyo-inositol
Why it is included
Involved in fat metabolism and insulin signalling.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Nutrient
50 mgN-acetyl L-cysteine
Why it is included
A precursor the body uses to make glutathione.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Usually well tolerated orally. Can cause digestive upset.
Nutrient
15 mgL-glutathione
Why it is included
An antioxidant the body makes, found in high amounts in the liver.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Vitamin
10 mgVitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol)
Why it is included
A fat-soluble antioxidant studied in fatty liver disease.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Nutrient
100 mgCoenzyme Q10
Why it is included
Supports cellular energy and antioxidant defence.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Mineral
40 mcgSelenium (sodium selenate)
Why it is included
A cofactor for antioxidant enzymes.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
40 mgVitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Why it is included
An antioxidant vitamin that supports immunity, collagen and iron absorption.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Mineral
10 mgElemental zinc
Why it is included
A trace mineral essential for immunity, healing and growth.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
5 mgCalcium pantothenate
Why it is included
A building block of coenzyme A, central to energy and fat metabolism.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Mineral
3 mgElemental iron
Why it is included
Carries oxygen in the blood as part of haemoglobin.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Iron overdose is dangerous, especially for children. Keep all iron-containing products out of reach of children. Iron can cause constipation and dark stools.
Vitamin
2 mgVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)
Why it is included
Supports nerve signalling, protein metabolism and red blood cell formation.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
1.3 mgVitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Why it is included
Helps release energy from food and keeps skin and eyes healthy.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
1.1 mgVitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate)
Why it is included
The vitamin that helps cells, especially nerves, turn glucose into energy.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Well tolerated at usual doses.
Vitamin
100 mcgFolic acid
Why it is included
Essential for DNA synthesis, cell division and healthy red blood cells.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
400 IUVitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
Why it is included
The sunshine vitamin, essential for absorbing calcium and building bone.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Excess can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, thirst and kidney problems. Calcitriol, the active form, should be used only under medical supervision with monitoring.
Vitamin
1 mcgVitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Why it is included
Needed for healthy nerves, red blood cells and DNA.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Very safe at usual doses. Deficiency should be properly diagnosed so that the cause is not missed.
Composition
Composition
Each tablet contains. Every ingredient links to its own page.
Botanicals and oils
Nutrients and actives
L-carnitine Carnitine 50 mg L-ornithine 50 mg Choline bitartrate Choline 50 mg Myo-inositol 50 mg N-acetyl L-cysteine N-acetyl cysteine 50 mg Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Vitamin C 40 mg L-glutathione Glutathione 15 mg Vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) Vitamin E 10 mg Elemental zinc Zinc 10 mg Calcium pantothenate Vitamin B5 5 mg Elemental iron Iron 3 mg Coenzyme Q10 100 mg Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) Vitamin B6 2 mg Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Vitamin B2 1.3 mg Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) Vitamin B1 1.1 mg Folic acid Folate 100 mcg Selenium (sodium selenate) Selenium 40 mcg Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) Vitamin D 400 IU Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B12 1 mcg
Directions: As directed by a physician.
Evidence
Research on these ingredients
These studies examined individual ingredients, often at different doses. They are not studies of this product, and we show unsupportive results as well as supportive ones.
Precautions
A nutraceutical, not a medicine, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read the label before use. Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, for children, or if you have a medical condition or take other medicines. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. People with liver disease should use it only under medical supervision. Seek advice if you take medicines processed by the liver, blood thinners or diabetes medicines.
Milk thistle
Generally well tolerated. Mild digestive upset can occur. People allergic to plants of the daisy family should avoid it.
N-acetyl cysteine
Usually well tolerated orally. Can cause digestive upset.
Iron
Iron overdose is dangerous, especially for children. Keep all iron-containing products out of reach of children. Iron can cause constipation and dark stools.
Vitamin B1
Well tolerated at usual doses.
Vitamin D
Excess can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, thirst and kidney problems. Calcitriol, the active form, should be used only under medical supervision with monitoring.
Vitamin B12
Very safe at usual doses. Deficiency should be properly diagnosed so that the cause is not missed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can Heptocept replace lifestyle change for fatty liver?
No. Weight loss, activity and reducing sugar and alcohol are the most effective measures for fatty liver. Any supplement is an adjunct, chosen with a doctor.
How much silymarin does it contain?
Each tablet contains 140 mg of silymarin extract. See the composition for every ingredient and amount.
Is it a medicine?
It is marketed as a nutraceutical. Detailed information for doctors is available in the professional library.
For healthcare professionals
The full Heptocept monograph
Indications, mechanisms, positioning and the detailing aid to download are available to registered doctors, pharmacists and trade partners.
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