Garlic, walnuts, broccoli, etc.
Toxic ingredients accumulated in the liver due to excessive drinking and fatigue can be the source of all kinds of diseases. When the liver is tired, eating natural foods with detoxifying function is good for liver health. Here are some foods that are good for liver detoxification introduced by ‘River Support’, an American liver function research site.
△ Garlic
Garlic has liver detoxifying properties. Garlic contains allicin and selenium, which help cleanse the liver. Garlic also contains sulfur, which acts to remove toxins from the body.
△ Walnut
Nuts, such as walnuts, contain arginine. Arginine, an amino acid, helps the liver remove ammonia. Walnuts are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids, which also support detoxification.
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, increase the amount of glucosinolates in the body. Glucosinolates in these vegetables are also known to have anti-cancer properties, and together with vitamin C, they function as detoxifiers. It increases the detoxification enzymes in the liver, helping to flush out toxins.
△grapefruit
Grapefruit, which contains high amounts of vitamin C and glutathione, enhances the liver’s natural cleansing process. One grapefruit contains 70 mg of glutathione, and glutathione is a protein that helps the liver produce detoxifying enzymes. In addition, the pectin component of grapefruit has the effect of lowering cholesterol levels.
△Apple
Apples contain dietary fiber and phytochemicals such as vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids. All of them are involved in the detoxification process. The flavonoids in an apple stimulate bile production, and the bile acts as a detoxifier. In addition, the pectin component of apples has the effect of removing metal components in the blood.
