A phytotherapeutic product containing silymarin and (mannan-oligosaccharides). Silymarin is obtained from the plant Silybum marianum (milk thistle) and works through various mechanisms:

it stimulates the production of SOD, an enzyme that protects the lipids of the cellular and ribosomal membranes
it prevents the disorders that normally occur in the case of liver degeneration caused by oxidative stress
it increases the removal/distribution of reduced and total glutathione, thereby improving the detoxifying capacity of the liver
it increases the synthesis of ribosomal RNA and in this way increases and improves liver regeneration
it normalises lipidaemia
it inhibits COX-2, an enzyme that transforms arachidonic acid into prostaglandin (PGE 2) and reduces inflammation

An important role in the composition of Epato is played by MOS produced by breaking down the cell walls of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This also yields beta-glucans, which improve
the production of T- and B-lymphocytes and macrophages and stimulate the immune system. These are resistant starches, which can easily enter the large intestine in intact form, where they are readily fermented by „good“ bacteria such as Bifidobacterium. Other microorganisms, such as eubacteria or clostridia, are not able to use the oligosaccharides. This preferential fermentation pattern therefore offers many benefits in supporting beneficial gut bacteria!
For the reasons stated, Epato is:

excellent in primary and secondary liver diseases
it helps the liver during long therapy with antibiotics and antifungals
it helps the liver during therapy against leishmaniasis and ehrlichiosis
the increasing cellular response boosts the appetite
it helps the management of antiepileptic drugs, as it prevents autointoxication
it reduces liver inflammation
it contains MOS (mannan-oligosaccharides), which help the liver in its cleansing function
it normalises lipidaemia, cholesterol and triglycerides
it increases the detoxifying capacity of the liver