Thermophase Detox Essentials is an essential part of the Metagenics Clinical Detoxification Programs, and has been formulated to assist liver detoxification and help promote the elimination of metabolic waste. Thermophase Detox Essentials contains the active forms of vitamins B3, B6, B12 and supplies antioxidants that may protect against the potentially harmful effects of free radicals. It also combines nutrients, herbs and low reactive pea protein to assist the normal function of phase I and II detoxification pathways, and support gastrointestinal health. Thermophase Detox Essentials provides extract equivalent to 6.0 g of milk thistle, which is used in traditional Western herbal medicine to assist the detoxification capacity of the liver, support the regeneration of liver tissue and assist normal liver function. Milk Thistle and cape jasmine have been included to promote bile secretion, as used in traditional Western herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A single dose of Thermophase Detox Essentials typically contains 13.0 g of protein from low reactive, non GMO pea and additional amino acids. This pea protein has been selected as it is easily digestible, and naturally low in phytates, lectins and other anti-nutritional factors. Thermophase Detox Essentials supplies glutamine and cysteine for the synthesis of the important antioxidant - glutathione, which is involved in phase II detoxification. A typical dose also provides less than 1.0 g of carbohydrate, less than 2.0 g of fat and 303 kilojoules (72 calories).