Liver Detox
Liver is the most complex human organ and it is responsible for detoxifying almost every toxins that enters the body. Liver main functions including the removal neutralizing poisons and toxins such as drugs, alcohol and nicotine from the body. The liver also converts the energy from food into the metabolic nutrients that are needed for cells to functions efficiently.
Optimum health depends on the efficient functioning of the liver. If it becomes overloaded with toxins, these are not eliminated and are instead stored in the liver and in fat cells throughout the body. Sign of an unhealthy liver range from headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, poor digestion, bloating, depression and mood changes to more serious problems of hepatitis and cirrhosis.
How to boost your liver functions:
Drinks plenty of water at least 2 liters a day
Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, in particular apples, citrus fruits, garlic, beetroot (beets), carrots, broccoli, cabbage, globe artichokes, ginger, green leafy vegetables, and bitter leaves, such as dandelion, as well as whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans.
Avoid processed salty, sugary, high fat and spicy food.
Cut down on alcohol and caffeine
Exercise regularly
Liver boosting supplement can help to neutralize free radicals that damage cells. Vitamin supplement containing betacarotene, vitamin C and E and selenium.
Artichoke extract supplements (containing compound cynarin) claimto boost a sluggish liver.
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