Liver Detox Boost
This drip contains a blend of hydrating fluids, and LOLA to help overcome the effects of excessive alcohol intake. LOLA stands for, L-ornithine-L-aspartate, an amino acid compound made from two amino acids, L-ornithine and L-aspartate. These amino acids are involved in the elimination of excess ammonia from the body. Alcohol consumption can increase the levels of ammonia in the liver. Elevated levels of ammonia can be toxic to the liver and other organs.
LOLA increases ammonia detoxification in two ways:
- Liver (periportal hepatocytes): activation of the urea cycle in the liver, which activates the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase leading to the efficient removal of excess ammonia from the body.
- Ornithine and aspartate promote the formation of glutamate, which results in stimulation of ammonia detoxification via glutamine synthesis.
High levels of ammonia in the liver can cause a condition called hyperammonemia, which can lead to various symptoms, including:
- Confusion or disorientation: High ammonia levels can affect brain function and cause confusion, disorientation, or other changes in mental state.
- Fatigue and weakness: Ammonia can cause fatigue and weakness, making it difficult to perform daily activities.
- Nausea and vomiting: Ammonia can cause digestive symptoms, including nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite: High ammonia levels can reduce appetite, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
- Changes in consciousness: In severe cases, hyperammonemia can cause changes in consciousness, including stupor, coma, or other alterations in mental state.
Hyperammonemia can be caused by various liver conditions, including cirrhosis, liver failure, and other liver diseases.
