Liv 52 100 Tablets - Himalaya Brand (Total 100 tablets) - Improves Liver Functioning About Unparalleled in liver care, the natural ingredients in Liv.52 exhibit potent hepatoprotective properties against infective hepatitis. Key Ingredients: Chicory It is a potent antioxidant, which can be seen by its free radical scavenging property. The hepatoprotective property of Chicory suppresses the oxidative degradation of DNA in tissue debris. The Caper Bush It contains p-methoxy benzoic acid, which is a potent hepatoprotective. It prevents the elevation of malondialdehyde (biomarker for oxidative stress) levels in plasma and hepatic cells. Caper Bush also inhibits the ALT and AST enzyme levels and improves the functional efficiency of the liver and spleen. Flavonoids present in the Caper Bush exhibit significant antioxidant properties, as well. History of Liv 52 Liv.52 is a typical example of innovation at Himalaya. The research team was given the task of finding a natural remedy that improved liver function, which was a great concern to many people at that time. Dr. Roshan Captain was made head of Himalaya's R&D in 1950. During the 1950s, several coded liver formulations went on trial and one of them, coded 52, was responsible in remarkable recovery from hepatitis. This led to wider product testing, which is the hallmark of Himalaya's operations. Tests in different parts of India with formula 52 showed significant improvement in liver functions. There was a great demand for samples of formula 52 from doctors who conducted the trials. Mr. M. Manal, Himalaya's founder, made Liv.52 the brand name to aid doctor recall. Liv.52 soon became the signature brand of Himalaya, one of India's top ten sellers, and one of the world's most enduring phytomedicines, currently registered in over 25 countries. Today, 1 billion tablets and 13 million syrup bottles of Liv.52 are sold every year across the globe. It exhibits potent hepatoprotective properties against infective hepa