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The liver is the second largest organ in the human body and one of the most important, because it has the function of filtering toxins out of the blood. Several medical programs are introduced to detoxify the liver, but with simple, natural lifestyle changes you can make your liver cleaner and healthier.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Eat liver-healthy beverages

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   Limit alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine are two of the biggest causes of the liver's toxic buildup and inability to function properly. Cleanse your liver by reducing your consumption of alcohol and caffeinated beverages. However, recent research indicates that caffeine-free coffee can help reduce elevated levels of liver enzymes. So, you should replace this drink with non-alcoholic drinks that help regenerate the liver, flush itself out of toxins and function normally. In addition, you should read on to find out which drinks are good for the liver.

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   Drink a lot of water. Detoxify the liver and flush toxins from the body by drinking at least 2 liters of water per day. Drinking plenty of water not only provides the necessary amount of water for the body, but also stimulates natural cell regeneration. Moreover, water also helps the liver to filter out toxins and residues to function effectively and provide energy to the body.

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   Add lemons to your diet. Drink lemon juice mixed with water or tea once a day. Lemon juice stimulates the production of liver bile to help flush toxins out. It also prevents gallstones accumulation and promotes digestion and liver function in gastric juice.

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   Drink green tea. Green tea is rich in catechins, a plant antioxidant that enhances liver function and reduces fat accumulation in the liver.

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   Drink a fruit smoothie. Fruit group like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and all other fruits promote liver health. The fruit group contains organic acids that lower blood sugar, while helping you burn fat, reducing the risk of fatty liver disease.

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   Follow a vegetarian diet with fruit juice. Fasting is an effective way to help cleanse the liver. The concept of a vegetarian diet often involves eating only fruits and vegetables, or drinking only fruit and vegetable juices for a certain period of time. There are many different cleansing options out there - you have to choose which one is right for your body.
   • You should consult a registered dietitian or doctor before starting the fasting process.
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Part 2 of 4: Eat healthy foods

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   Avoid foods that damage the liver. Processed foods and high amounts of preservatives, fats and cholesterol can cause liver blockage due to fat residue. You need to cleanse the liver by avoiding processed or fatty foods so that the liver is no longer clogged and promotes cell regeneration.
   • Avoid fast food. Especially fried foods or preserved meat (such as sausage, bacon, pickled beef, etc.)
   • Avoid harmful fats. Fatty red meats, fried foods, and processed fats are all foods to avoid, as they can interfere with liver function. Processed fats include margarine, shortening, and hydrogenated oils.
   • Avoid artificial sweeteners, colorants, and preservatives. It's best to follow the natural pathway when it comes to liver cleansing.

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   Eat vegetables and fruits. Some vegetables contain nutrients such as beta carotene that help stimulate liver cells and protect the liver from toxins. Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach stimulate cell and liver growth, while beets protect the bile ducts in the liver from toxins. You should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and eat foods that contain liver-supporting nutrients.
   • Green vegetables that promote liver health include dandelion, bitter gourd, kohlrabi, mustard greens, chicory and spinach.

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   Eat a lot of garlic. In garlic, there are sulfur compounds that activate liver enzymes to flush toxins out of the body. Garlic also contains allicin and selenium, two nutrients that protect the liver from damage caused by toxins. These two nutrients also aid in the detoxification process.
   • If you can't stand the smell of garlic simply because you don't like it (or you're a vampire), you can purchase garlic supplements at your local health store.

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   Eat grapefruit. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help purify the liver. Grapefruit increases the detoxifying enzyme in the liver and contains a flavonoid compound known as naringenin that burns fat in the liver. However, you should be cautious, because eating too much grapefruit can inhibit the liver enzyme called cytochrome P450, which affects the digestion of food and drugs in the body.

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   Eat avocado twice a week. Avocados have a delicious taste and contain compounds that produce glutathione. These compounds help prevent toxic residues from accumulating in the liver.

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   Eat pecans. Pecans are high in l-arginine (amino acid) glutathione, and omega-3 fatty acids help to clear ammonia that causes liver disease. Pecan bark extract is used for liver purification formula. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Using herbs

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   Use functional foods. Natural herbs like burdock and dandelion root not only help to flush toxins from the body, but also protect liver cells and promote healthy liver function. All come in capsule or tablet form, and dandelion root is also present in some herbal teas. You should add supplements to your daily diet to cleanse and regulate liver function.

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   Use Soy Lecithin. Soy lecithin granules contain phospholipids, which protect the liver. Granular soy lecithin can be found at most health food stores.

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   Increase your magnesium intake. Magnesium stimulates bile production, thereby promoting liver cleansing. You can take a magnesium supplement to promote liver health.
   • One way to get magnesium is to dissolve one tablespoon of Epsom salt in warm water and drink the mixture once or twice a month. Epsom salt contains a high amount of magnesium.

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   Add turmeric to your diet. Turmeric increases the liver's ability to produce bile, a key part of the liver's purification process. It is also known for its ability to help regenerate damaged liver cells.

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   Take a millet resin supplement. Millet resin promotes the growth and health of liver cells. Millet sap contains silymarins, a substance that fights oxidative damage to liver cells. It also enhances protein synthesis in the liver. advertisement

Part 4 of 4: Liver detoxification in everyday life

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   Reduce stress in your life. Stress causes the production of hormones and endorphins in the blood, leading to the accumulation of toxins in the liver and interferes with the functioning of the liver. You should minimize stress in your life.
   • Consider stress-relieving activities like yoga and meditation.

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   Use natural cleaning products. When the body is exposed to chemicals, the liver has to work extra work to stay healthy. You need to reduce your chemical exposure by using cleaning products made from natural ingredients. You should also use organic and natural products for your personal hygiene.

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   Consider using an indoor air purifier. The more toxins accumulate in the air, the more toxins must be removed from the body. Air purification is an especially good investment if you live in a city or near a highway, as the air in these areas contains many harmful toxins.

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   Exercise as much as possible. Exercise helps you maintain a healthy body weight, thereby reducing your risk of fatty liver disease. Exercise also improves liver enzyme function. However, excessive exercise increases liver enzymes, so stop exercising 48 hours before having liver function tests. advertisement

Warning

• Gallbladder stone is more likely to develop in obese women and those with high triglyceride levels. Avoiding foods high in fat and following a healthy diet can reduce this risk.