liver is one of the most critical organs in the human body that is responsible for an array of functions that help support metabolism immunity detoxification digestion vitamin storage along a number of other functions it comprises around 2% of an adult's body weight the liver is a unique organ due to its dual blood supply from the portal vein approximately 75% and the hepatic artery approximately 25% one of the most important functions of the liver is detoxification it also worked to breaks down toxins like alcohol fats medications and natural byproducts of metabolism keeping your liver in good
shape is important for maintaining Health our livers work extremely hard daily to protect us from the lethal effects of toxins and often it is easy for our livers to become overworked which can compromise our health significantly to help the body eliminate exogenous and endogenous toxins from liver liver cleanses is very essential when we overeat or eat process or fried foods or anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress our liver becomes overworked and overloaded in such cases it can't process toxins and fat in an efficient way there are many foods that can help cleanse
the liver Naturally by stimulating its natural ability to expel toxic waste from the body in this video we are focusing on foods that can help cleanse your liver all it takes a few simple steps to promote normal Liver Health a natural liver cleanse can clear the liver through a simple switch in diet a liver cleanses diet is safe an effective and won't put added stress on the liver or the body as a whole what are the benefits of a liver cleanse there are many benefits to detoxing your liver importantly many of the foods that are
beneficial to your liver also great for weight loss this in turn benefits your liver obesity can do great damage to your liver and so keeping your weight healthy is a great way to ensure your organs remain functional in addition cleansing your liver will give you plenty of extra energy particularly if you have been suffering from fatigue as a symptom of poor liver function the liver will become much better at converting food into energy to fuel your day a liver cleanse will also eliminate and prevent liver Stones these can build up and be undetected for a
long amount of time but they can become lodged in your ducts and cause serious abdominal pain and fever finally a cleansed liver will boost your immune system this will leave you less susceptible to illnesses and boost your overall well-being if you are new to my channel then please subscribe also press the like button if you enjoy my video and write comments so that this video can reach more viewers thank you very much for your support let's start with our liver cleansing Foods list number one garlic just a small amount of this pungent white bulb has
the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins garlic also holds High amounts of allisin and selenium two natural compounds that Aid in liver cleansing for optimal Liver Health use at least four cloves of fresh garlic daily in food preparations add chopped fresh garlic to your cooked meals at the end of the cooking process to retain the enzymes and nutrients number two coffee coffee is one of the best beverages you can drink to promote Liver Health Studies have shown that drinking coffee protects the liver from disease even among those who already
have problems with this organ for example Studies have repeatedly shown that drinking coffee helps lower the risk of curosis or permanent liver damage in people with chronic liver disease drinking coffee may also help reduce the risk of developing liver cancer and it has positive effects on liver disease and inflammation it's even associated with a lower risk of death in people with chronic liver disease with the greatest benefits seen in those who drink at least three cups per day these benefits seem to stem from its ability to prevent the build build up of fat and collagen
two of the main markers of liver disease coffee also decreases inflammation and increases levels of the antioxidant glutathione antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals which are produced naturally in the body and can damage cells while coffee has many health benefits your liver in particular will thank you for that morning pickup as coffee increases antioxidant levels in the liver while decreasing inflammation it also helps lower the risk of developing liver disease cancer and fatty liver number three tea tea is widely considered to be beneficial for health but evidence has shown that it may have particular benefits for
the liver one Japanese study found that drinking 10 cups of green tea per day was associated with improved blood markers of Liver Health another study on people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease found that drinking green tea high in antioxidants for 12 weeks improved liver enzyme levels and also help reduce oxidative stress and fat deposits in the liver a number of preclinical animal Studies have also demonstrated The Beneficial effects of black and green tea extracts number four grapefruit grapefruit contains antioxidants that naturally protect the liver the protective effects of grapefruit are known to occur in two
ways by reducing inflammation and protecting cells the two main antioxidants found in grapefruit a naring and and ningan Studies have also shown that these antioxidants can help reduce the development of hepatic fibrosis a harmful condition in which excessive connective tissue builds up in the liver this typically results from chronic inflammation moreover in mice that were fed a high fat diet naringin and decreased the amount of fat in the liver and increased the number of enzymes necessary to burn fat which can help prevent excess fat from accumulating the currently available evidence points to grapefruit being a
good way to keep your liver healthy by helping prevent damage and inflammation number five grapes grapes especially red and purple grapes contain a variety of beneficial plant compounds the most famous one is ratol which has a number of health benefits many animal and some human studies show that grapes and grape seed extract protect the liver from damage increase antioxidant levels and fight inflammation number six prickly pear prickly pear is a popular type of edible cactus its fruit and Juice are most commonly consumed it has long been used in traditional Med medicine as a treatment for
the ules wounds fatigue and liver disease prickly pear fruit and Juice may help with hangover symptoms by reducing inflammation they may also help protect the liver from damage caused by alcohol consumption number seven beetroot and carrots juice both are extremely high in plant flavonoids and beta carotene eating beets and carrots can stimulate and support overall liver function beetroot juice is a source of nitrates and antioxidants beetro juice helps protect the liver from oxidative damage and inflammation all while increasing its natural detoxification enzymes however human studies are needed number eight cruciferous vegetables cruciferous vegetables like brussel
sprouts broccoli and mustard greens are known for their high fiber content and distinctive taste these are also high and beneficial plant compounds animal Studies have shown brussel sprouts and broccoli sprout extract help increase levels of deto toxification enzymes and protect the liver from damage and improve blood levels of liver enzymes so don't forget to eat at least three serving of leafy green weekly number nine nuts nuts are high in fats nutrients like the antioxidant vitamin E and beneficial plant compounds walnuts is high in the amino acid arginine walnuts support the liver in detoxifying ammonia walnuts
are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids which support normal liver cleansing make sure you chew the nuts until they are liquefied before swallowing this will help in proper absorption and reaching to Target organs