A herbal liver detox consists of following a specific diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables that eliminates foods that tax the liver and bowel. It incorporates foods that contain nutrients that support liver detoxification together with a herbal supplement containing herbs that stimulate bile flow and help rejuvenate liver cells .

The herbs usually used to support liver detox are:

• Milk Thistle (Silymarin) – helps stimulate glutathione production, is an antioxidant  and helps with liver cell regeneration.
• Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)  – Increases bile flow.
• Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)-  A Chinese herb used for liver protection. It may help to lower liver enzyme levels and improve the symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis.
• Bupleurum  – A Chinese herb that helps to neutralize liver toxins.
• Globe Artichoke (Cynara ) – Increase the production of bile from the liver and the flow of bile from the gallbladder, and to increases the contractive power of the bile duct.
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – Helps to protect the liver against damage stimulating bile flow and supports liver detoxification.
• Burdock (Arctium lappa) – A powerful antioxidant and a blood purifier. Can help to restore liver and gallbladder function.
• Chinese Wormwood – increases bile production and flow while increasing liver cell regeneration.

Liver Detox Diet .

The diet should exclude the foods that tax the liver:

• Artificial flavors, flavorings and preservative
• Trans fats and hydrogenated fats in many processed foods
• Oils heated to high temperatures
• BBQ or burnt foods
• Rancid or old nuts and seeds
• Fatty preserved foods like sausages, bacon, salami, mortadella
• Excess saturated fats in fatty meats, milk, ice-cream, cheese
• Alcohol

Include plenty of fruit and vegetables that support liver detox as well as specific foods that help promote liver detox:

• Cabbage, broccoli,  Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, cress, watercress, turnips, rutabaga (swede), kohlrabi.
• Asparagus, avocado, walnuts.
• High protein foods such as meat, fish and eggs or beans, lentils and grains. Buy organic or free range meat to avoid more chemicals.
• Fish oils (make sure they are free from sea pollutants).
• Oranges and tangerines (but not grapefruit).
• Caraway and dill seeds.
• Red beets
• Asparagus
• Watermelon
• Garlic

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