Ava Frick

The liver and gallbladder work together. The bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine, are stored in the gall bladder. Many waste products are eliminated from the body by secretion into bile and elimination in feces. Without a gall bladder a body will accumulate cholesterol and toxins. (Note: Neither rats or horses have a gall bladder)

In the 1920’s Japanese researchers discovered what they called Yakriton. Yakriton is a liver substance, which acts in the body like a prehistamine. This circulates and if the body is exposed to a foreign protein yakriton subdues it such that there is no perceptible reaction. When one has “allergies” this is an indication that either the liver is not producing enough of this substance or that there is currently and overwhelming exposure. Either way, the liver needs nutritional support.

Helping ease the stress on your animal’s liver includes:

· Feeding an archetype diet. Archetype is what most closely resembles food sources that a species
was designed to eat in nature. For carnivores and omnivores this includes liver and cuts out processed refined diets along with the carbs!

· Determining if adequate minerals and vitamins are available for this animal’s liver to function properly. In some breeds and conditions vitamins and minerals may be inadequate. The use of synthetic or chemical vitamins can also lead to deficiency states. Whole food vitamin E, zinc, choline, inositol, and other B vitamins can optimize liver function.

· Fur analysis is a simple way to determine if mineral deficiency or excess is present.

· Reduce the amount of toxins and drugs they are exposed to. Everything put in or on the body becomes a job for the liver. Many chemicals will usurp storage of vitamins, depleting what is available for body function. Avoid toxins whenever possible.

Love the liver. Support the liver. Have a friend to love for a longer time.