FAQ’s – Liver health and scans
1. What is NAFLD?
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition whereby there is too much fat built up in the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to serious liver problems, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. It can range from hepatic fat accumulation (steatosis) to steatohepatitis (fat accumulation with inflammation), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease.
2. Why do I want to learn more about my liver health?
A healthy liver is important for your long-term health. The liver plays a key role in many body functions including the processing of nutrients such as sugar, proteins and fats. It is also important in the detoxification of drugs and the making of substances for blood clotting. If you can identify early stages of liver inflammation e.g. due to having a fatty liver, you can work to help reverse the damage or prevent it getting worse.
3. Do I need a doctor referral?
If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, we would ask that you get a referral from your doctor before booking with us.
4. What happens during the liver scan part of the consultation?
You will lie down on your back and with your right arm raised behind your head on our bed plinth in the consultation room. Our qualified technician will apply a small amount of gel to your right side of your abdomen and place the probe with slight pressure against your skin. Eight consecutive measurements will be made at the same location. It is completely painless and all you will feel is a gentle buzzing on your skin.
5. What is the difference between a CT and liver scan?
Unlike a CT scan the FibroScan® doesn’t use any radiation and is more suited to clients who may suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia.
6. When will I get my results?
Initial results will be immediate, however a more comprehensive, medically endorsed report, will be sent to you within 7 days of your scan. If necessary we can also arrange a follow up call with our nutritionist.
7. How often should I get a llver scan completed?
This will vary depending on the result obtained from your liver scan, your overall general health and the consultation evaluation. The recommendation for any repeat scan will be provided in the follow up results.
8. Do I need to fast overnight before my scan?
No you don’t need to fast overnight, just 3 hours directly before your scan is scheduled.
9. Can I have a FibroScan® if I am pregnant?
If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, we would ask that you get a referral from your doctor before booking with us.
10. What is the difference between a FibroScan® and an Ultrasound Scan?
Ultrasound scans can be useful in detecting top line changes in liver health however a FibroScan® is far superior, taking 10 readings, to identify liver scarring and an accurate fatty liver reading.
FAQ’s – de-liver-ance
1. How can de-liver-ance support my skin?
The liver is one of the two organs in our body responsible for detoxifying our bloodstream besides our kidneys. If your liver is not working efficiently, it will fail in breaking down toxins, which will ultimately be eliminated from your body by other means like your skin. When excessive toxins build up in the deeper layers of the skin this causes skin problems like acne and breakouts. When the liver oxidative/antioxidative balance is disrupted, the state is termed oxidative stress. Oxidative stress leads to deleterious processes in the liver and produces liver diseases. Therefore, restoring antioxidants is essential to maintain homeostasis. de-liver-ance is full of antioxidants, which help in protecting your liver cells from damage while they are detoxifying your bloodstream. Antioxidants also help to protect your skin cells from free radicals, which can help reduce the onset of premature aging. Since de-liver-ance supports the liver’s ability to detoxify and eliminate toxins from the body, it can have a positive impact on your skin and help in reducing skin problems and support the detoxification pathways in the liver.
2. Can de-liver-ance help improve my liver enzymes and FibroScan® score even if im in the healthy range and don't have a fatty liver?
Since your results are already in the healthy range and not borderline high, de-liver-ance will help in maintaining your score within this healthy range. Please note that these scores may fluctuate from day to day based on your lifestyle, sleep, etc. Each person’s physique is different and each body has its own ‘homeostasis’ scores. Though we have seen from our customers that had normal healthy livers, that their CAP and stiffness scores have decreased and got closer to the lower end of the healthy range when they were taking de-liver-ance regularly.
3. Is it better to take de-liver-ance pre or post exercising?
Our elixir can help assist your health journey in various ways, among these are helping you in maintaining normal liver function, increasing mental clarity, and enhancing your energy levels and stamina, while improving your physical and mental well-being. de-liver-ance is high in antioxidants which can help to support a reduction in inflammation and lack of energy caused by exercising. de-liver-ance can be consumed as a pre-workout supplement which can help in minimizing muscle tears, lactic acid build-up, soreness and depleted energy levels as a result of exercising. We have seen positive results based on anecdotal evidence from some of our clients that have taken de-liver-ance before exercising which has helped them in increasing their exercise performance. This being said, de-liver-ance can also be consumed as a post-workout supplement to mitigate fatigue. Some of our clients choose to take de-liver-ance after completing their early morning work-out in order to avoid the post-workout tiredness and to help them kick start the day with vitality.
4. Can de-liver-ance interfere with my medication?
de-liver-ance has no known adverse side effects or drug interactions, however as a plant based product, we always recommend consulting with your GP before consuming food supplements.
5. Can I take de-liver-ance everyday?
de-liver-ance contains all natural ingredients, so there is no harm in taking it for a long time. In fact it is most beneficial to take de-liver-ance daily.
6. Is de-liver-ance genetically modified organism (GMO) free?
de-liver-ance is GMO free and all natural, even preservatives that we are using are of a natural origin.
7. Is de-liver-ance suitable for vegans
No – it contains honey so if you are a vegan this may not be acceptable for you.
8. Can I take de-liver-ance if I'm taking regular treatment such as hormone therapy?
Whilst there are no know adverse side effects, we would recommend consulting your doctor before taking any food supplements with hormone therapy.
9. Can I take de-liver-ance if pregnant?
Whilst there are no know adverse side effects, we would recommend consulting your doctor before talking any food supplements during pregnancy.
10. How big is a "large glass of water"?
We would recommend at least 250-500ml.
