As is known, the intake of vitamins is one of the fundamental factors for the body to function properly. Some of them are found in capsules and many others in different foods.
Although its consumption is of vital importance, these should not be ingested in excess, since they will take longer than normal to be absorbed. and this can be negative for the body itself. Taking them in moderation, there is one that helps detoxify the liver. But before emphasizing this, the functions of this body will first be discussed.
The liver performs a wide variety of functions in the body, including detoxification of the blood and the production of bile, which aids in digestion, according to Medline PlusUS National Library of Medicine.
Also, the largest health care system in San Francisco, Stanford Medicine Children’s Healthhas identified more than 500 vital functions of the liver, but the best known are:
- Production of certain proteins for the blood plasma.
- Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help transport fats throughout the body.
- Conversion of excess glucose to storage glycogen (this glycogen can later be converted back to glucose for energy).
- Glucose balance and production as needed.
- Regulation of amino acid levels in the blood (they are the protein-forming units).
- Processing of hemoglobin for the distribution of its iron content (the liver stores iron).
- Conversion of toxic ammonia to urea (urea is one of the end products of protein metabolism and is excreted in the urine).
- Purification of drugs and other toxic substances from the blood.
- Regulation of blood coagulation.
- Resistance to infection by producing immunity factors and eliminating certain bacteria from the bloodstream.
- Bilirubin clearance (a buildup of bilirubin would cause the skin and eyes to turn yellow).
Now, the vitamin that helps detoxify this important organ is B2. “Vitamin B2 participates in the processes of cellular respiration, liver detoxification, development of the embryo and maintenance of the neural sheath. It also helps growth and reproduction, and improves the condition of the skin, nails and hair”, indicates the website of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra.
Medline Plus made a list of foods that contain this vitamin:
- Dairy products.
- Eggs.
- Green leafy vegetables.
- lean meats
- Viscera, such as liver or kidney.
- Legumes.
Fatty liver: the most appropriate exercise to combat it
1. Walking: According to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, for regular walking to become a fitness-improving exercise, good posture and purposeful movement must be adopted and the posture should be:
- Head up. Look forward, not down.
- The neck, back and shoulders should be relaxed, not raised and tense.
- Arms should swing freely, with a slight bend in the elbows.
2. Aerobics: Aerobic activity has many health benefits, regardless of age, as it can help maintain weight, increase stamina, fitness and strength, protect once morest viral diseases, control chronic diseases, strengthen heart, improve mood, among others.
Because diet is essential to avoid and combat fatty liver, better with health noted foods to include and foods to avoid.
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