Herbal Liver Detox

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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