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I am no a doctor.  But I found this information.  Does anyone know if any of this is true?

Milk Thistle (Silymarin) may stimulates production of new liver cells and increase glutathione levels (an important antioxidant in liver).  May protect liver from toxins.  Human studies have also shown decreased mortality in patients with alcoholic liver damage who are treated with silymarin.  But, some other studies have shown no benefit.

Dandelion - Thought to have protective effects.

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For those of us making the profits for the supplement industry, maybe we are spending a bit much? One pill might be all that we need:
SCIENCE

FDA Approves Sale Of Prescription Placebo

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You are correct. Each morning about 40 minutes after taking the Riba I actually feel my brain functions slipping away and the fog rolling in. I think the Riba has a much more profound daily affect on me. Saturday through Monday I know the other sides are Pegasys and Nupogen but otherwise its riba. I feel like Speedy Gonzales : ariba ariba ariba andalli andalli vamos vamos! If anyone can relate:) Dale
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Another shot bites the dust.. I know those riba are a killer.  i find the riba worse then the shots.  Look at the bright side, it's one more day closer to SVR my friends.

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On number 23 of 48 so right behind you. Some days are diamonds and well you know about the others. I'm saving my vacation for the late fall and plan on going to some place like St Thomas or that general area. Kick back and let my pin cushion belly change colors from purple spots to bright red. Glad you're kickin today. Hang in there. Dale
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hey man, good to hear from ya!!! i'm doin o.k. ;same old,same old....meds sux& i'm eating 'em...How's tricks??? yu do any spring boating yet? gonna visit them islands inthe stream of conciousness? Hope yur sides are like walnuts inthe brownies of life-and just keep gettin better!! Be Well
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another shot bites the dust!!! #24 makes it the halfway point...i am doin the program w/ no deviations ...a pill popping basketcase somedays ,but hanging in there...How you doin???
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