Purify Body Cleanse References

Proprietary bioavailable St Mary's Thistle (Silymarin) References
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Bacillus coagulans References
  1. Gu, M., Zhao, P., Huang, J., Zhao, Y., Wang, Y., Li, Y., … Huang, C. (2016). Silymarin Ameliorates Metabolic Dysfunction Associated with Diet-Induced Obesity via Activation of Farnesyl X Receptor. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 7, 345. http://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2016.00345
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Chemical Free Kiwifruit fruit pulp and skin
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Proprietary blend of Black Rice (Oryxa sativa) and Cactus Flowers (Opuntia ficus) References
  1. Yu-Jie Zhang 1, Ren-You Gan 2, Sha Li 3, Yue Zhou 1, An-Na Li 1, Dong-Ping Xu 1 andHua-Bin Li 1,* Antioxidant Phytochemicals for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases. Molecules 2015, 20, 21138-21156; doi:10.3390/molecules201219753
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Kakadu Plum References
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Organic Acerola Cherry Fruit Powder References
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Organic Carrot Juice (root) Powder References
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Melon + SOD + Grapeseed + Vitamin C
  1. In vitro and in vivo hepatoprotective effects of the aqueous extract from Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) root against alcohol-induced oxidative stress. PubMed http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20347918
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Organic Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) root juice powder References
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Organic Emblica officinalis (Amla / Indian gooseberry) References
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Organic Broccoli (Brassica oleracea spp Italica) sprout References
  1. Yoshida, K., Ushida, Y., Ishijima, T., Suganuma, H., Inakuma, T., Yajima, N., Abe, K. & Nakai. Y. (2015). Broccoli sprout extract induces detoxification-related gene expression and attenuates acute liver injury. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 21, 35
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L-Glutamine References
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L-Glycine References
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Diatomaceous Earth - Silica
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