The polyunsaturated fraction of Lecithin/phosphatidylcholine, known as PPC or polyenylphosphatidylcholine (supplement brand PhosChol from Nutrasal / prescription brand Essentiale Forte / Sanofi) has some remarkable antifibrotic properties and is a top-tier liver repair aid. Look Here:
Phosphatidylcholine protects against fibrosis and cirrhosis in the baboon PMID: 8276177
The above trial was for protection in drinking populations, but its antifibrotic properties might be of interest in recovery also:
Polyenylphosphatidylcholine (PPC) is an active, highly purified soybean extract exhibiting strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic properties. It works by replenishing damaged cell membranes, inhibiting oxidative stress enzymes, and blocking pro-fibrogenic genes in hepatic stellate cells
You might also wish to look into SAM-e S-adenosylmethionine, which is also a potent liver anti-inflammatory / aid, giving glutathione building blocks pre-assembled. When I used to drink, this was my go-to hangover cure, but livers love it even if you're drinking days are over. Be very careful with SAM-e if you're Bi-Polar or on SSRI meds, as SAM-e can boost serotonin. Do not risk serotonin syndrome! The standard dose is 400mg, but I seek out the 200mg tabs and only take 2/day on empty stomach.
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Also... I've become very interested in Ferrotoxic Disease (age related iron accumulation), and Alcoholic Liver Disease actually has a substantial iron component, as drinking increases absorption of dietary iron and iron is stored in the liver, which can cause inflammation when large amounts accumulate over time.
Ferritin is a dirt cheap blood lab that gives a good measurement of stored iron. The upper limits for the normal range are set quite high, at around 300 for men, but this is the threshold for clinical iron overload and NOT optimal health. Ideally, you'd like to see ferritin in the 50-100 range, particularly if you're trying to minimize liver inflammation, though anything under 150 is probably reasonably safe.
The body has no way of eliminating excess iron, so once you've gotten loaded up, blood donation (WHOLE BLOOD, the iron is in the red cells) is the only way to dump large amounts of iron in a short time. If blood donation is not for you, CURCUMIN can help chelate iron, but it's a long slow process. It will however lower inflammation fairly quickly, which would be a good way to see if any ferritin elevation is inflammatory or not. If curcumin gives a noticeable improvement, you'll know iron reduction needs to be a top priority.
The rest of your stack certainly seems reasonable enough, though I'd go easy on the protein powder. All things in moderation and...
Best of Luck to you!
Edited by Dorian Grey, 26 May 2026 - 02:43 AM.
