The liver uses oxidation too!

In the same way that ozone and hydrogen peroxide oxidize toxins, a normal, healthy liver ALSO USES OXIDATION as the primary method of detoxification of toxins and chemicals!

The cytochrome P450 monooxygenase enzymes in the hepatocytes of the liver break down chemicals so that they can be removed. The liver oxidizes the toxins, and then filters out the metabolites and excretes them into the bile. Certain chemicals are made even more toxic by this process, but are then quickly oxidized further, and eventually excreted into the bile (as long as your liver is functioning normally, and isn't clogged up with cholesterol stones anyway!)

I've read a some articles about how people with chronic illness often have poorly functioning P450 enzyme oxidation and other oxidative enzymes as well. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why supplemental ozone or peroxide oxidation and Liver Flushes are so beneficial. Ther are many other oxidative enzymes throughout the body and the liver other than P450, and they all function by breaking down toxins, microbes, and metabolic by-products.

Here's more info on cytochrome P450 enzymes:

"The cytochrome P450 (CYP) mixed function monooxygenases are located on the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of cells throughout the body, but the highest concentrations are found in the liver (hepatocytes) and small intestine. (93) These enzymes are responsible for the oxidative (Phase I) metabolism of a wide number of compounds, including many medications. (93) They biotransform lipophilic drugs to more polar compounds that can be excreted by the kidneys. (94) The metabolites are usually less active than the parent compound, although some drugs undergo biotransformation to pharmacologic active agents. In some cases the metabolites can be toxic, carcinogenic or teratogenic. (94)"

"Impaired liver functions can lead to decreased drug biotransformation and is a function of the severity of the disease. Disease state that can impair liver function include hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, biliary cirrhosis and hepatocarcinoma. Infection can also alter drug biotransformation. There have been reports of impaired drug elimination during viral infections such as influenza, rhino virus, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus and infectious mononucleosis."

SOURCE: http://minf.vub.ac.be/~fabi/edu/3degraad/HIV/cytochrome.html

Tim