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Ammonia and the Liver
Liver failure is associated with high ammonia levels. A wide range of the toxic substances produced in a toxic bowel is sent on to the liver, which is the body’s primary detoxification site.
During the digestion of proteins, a number of harmful bacteria, including Clostridia, Eubacteria, and Peptostreptococci, produce toxic ammonia in the gastrointestinal tract. It is the result of a perfectly normal process. A healthy liver detoxifies the ammonia by turning it into urea, which is passed out of the body into the urine. When leaky gut syndrome is present, the ammonia remains unprocessed and enters the bloodstream, invading the central nervous system.
This is the causal factor of many dangerous symptoms, such as minimal hepatic encephalopathy and the brain is affected. In children on the autism spectrum we see these signs of excess ammonia; lethargy, seizures, ataxia, unclear thinking, extreme sleepiness, “Spinning Thoughts” i.e. repeating thoughts, OCD type behavior, forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, confusion, and agitation.
Multi strain probiotics are helpful in treating an unhealthy liver by preventing the absorption of ammonia from the colon; once again indicating the strong relationship between the liver and the gut.
When probiotics reach the intestines, they are welcomed by the friendly bacteria as a good food source. Through fermentation, the bacteria turn probiotics into lactic and acetic acids. This has the natural effect of reducing the pH level of the large intestine, making it far more acidic.
When a high level of acidity is present in the intestines the ammonia remains in its ionized form. In this form, it is not passed on to the liver or diffused into general circulation through the blood. This reduces the toxic load on the liver and reduces ammonia levels throughout the body,including the brain.
http://bioraynaturaldetox.com/uploads/documents/pa//The Liver Connection.pdf