Liver Health – Foods and Supplementation

  • The liver regulates most chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver.
  • Metabolism of medicines (drugs)
  • Blood detoxification and purification
  • More than 500 vital functions have been identified with the liver.
  • Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body
  • Production of certain proteins, hormones and enzymes
  • Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
  • Processing of hemoglobin for use of its iron content (the liver stores iron)
  • Conversion of poisonous ammonia to urea (urea is an end product of protein metabolism and is excreted in the urine)
  • Clearing the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances
  • Resisting infections by making immune factor
  • Clearance of bilirubin, also from red blood cells.
  • Regulating blood clotting

Foods for liver health

  • Berries – Cranberries and Blueberries
  • Grapes and Grape fruit
  • Beetroot
  • Cruciferous Vegetables – Brussels sprouts, broccoli and mustard greens, Cauliflower, Cabbage
  • Nuts – Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts, Cashews
  • Olives and Olive Oil
  • Avocados
  • Fatty Fish and Omega 3 Fatty acids
  • Black Coffee and Green Tea
  • Lemons, Papaya, Watermelon, Figs, Bananas
  • Egg Yokes

Supplementation for Liver detoxification and health

  • Choline
  • Omega 3 fatty acids (high in DHA and EPA)
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D3
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin B12
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Inositol
  • Apple Cedar Vinegar
  • Milk Thistle Extract
  • Garlic or garlic oil concentrate (pills)
  • Zinc and Iron

~Praveen Jada

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References:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-foods-for-your-liver#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915#foods-to-avoid

Liver supplements: Do they work and how to maintain liver health (medicalnewstoday.com)

Best Vitamins for Your Liver | Livestrong.com

How does the liver work? – InformedHealth.org – NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

Primary functions of the liver (rnceus.com)