Tobacco, pollutants, alcohol, junk food ... are all risk factors for an organism in poor health. These elements affect in particular the liver, an organ that plays an essential role in the evacuation of toxins. But how to take care of it and clean it naturally? By taking certain precautions every day and focusing on natural remedies based on healthy ingredients.
Necessary for digestion, the liver acts in different ways. It purifies the body by metabolizing many substances (waste, toxins, drugs), it synthesizes bile and proteins and stores the nutrients to redistribute them in the body. This organ is therefore indispensable and its functioning must be preserved on a daily basis.
How to take care of your liver?
In an article by Doctissimo, Dr. Francisco Marin gives advice on how to take care of his liver:
Pay attention to your diet: the basic principle to preserve one's health is to pay attention to the diet. Preservatives, dyes, added sugars as well as excess fat and salt can affect the proper functioning of the liver. A balanced diet free from processed products is recommended.
Avoid harmful substances: Alcohol, tobacco and the excess of certain chemical substances have deleterious effects on the liver. They must be reduced and, in the best case, removed.
Monitor your protein intake: High protein diets can affect the health of the liver. Indeed, excess protein increases the workload of this organ because it must transform them into carbohydrates and lipids. Moderate your protein intake.
Take care of your digestive system: Since the liver recovers microorganisms that travel through digestion, it is essential to fight against certain disorders such as constipation, which can increase the proliferation of bacteria. Opt for fiber-rich foods such as whole grain cereals, spinach, kidney beans, prunes and dates to maintain healthy intestinal transit and protect your liver.
Bet on foods with purifying effects: to help the liver function, it may be useful to rely on foods such as milk thistle, nettle, dandelion or lemon, which promote the cleansing of this organ and the production of bile. Bile is a fluid secreted by the liver that is essential for digestion and especially to digest lipids and excrete drugs.
The natural remedy for a healthy liver
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- The juice of half a lemon
Preparation:
Mix the lemon juice and the olive oil and consume this preparation on an empty stomach in the morning for five to seven days in order to drain the liver and improve its functioning.
The benefits of the ingredients:
The lemon
With its vitamin C, antioxidant and citric acid content, lemon is a healthy ally. It improves liver function by facilitating the breakdown of fat because it increases the production of bile. Similarly, an in vivo study has highlighted the protective effects of lemon on the liver in cases of liver damage caused by alcohol. This could be explained by its antioxidant content.
Olive oil
Olive oil is also a source of antioxidants, making it a beneficial food for the liver. According to an in vivo study, extra virgin olive oil has properties against chronic liver injury and would participate in the regulation of hepatocellular function.
WARNINGS :
Lemon is contraindicated in case of gastric, biliary or renal disorders. In excess, it can cause digestive discomfort. If you have a known pathology of the liver or a specific disorder, ask your doctor for advice before using a natural remedy.
