- 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
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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)