Liver Support
Definition
Liver support refers to nutritional, lifestyle, and herbal interventions that enhance liver function, detoxification capacity, and hepatic health. The liver performs over 500 functions including detoxification, metabolism, hormone regulation, and nutrient storage. Supporting liver health optimizes these critical processes.
Why It Matters
The liver is your primary detoxification organ, processing hormones, medications, toxins, and metabolic waste. Compromised liver function contributes to hormonal imbalances, fatigue, skin issues, poor detoxification, and chronic disease. Supporting liver health enhances energy, hormonal balance, and overall wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Top liver-supporting foods include cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, cabbage), sulfur-rich foods (garlic, onions), beets, leafy greens, lemon water, dandelion greens, artichokes, apples, walnuts, and green tea. These provide nutrients for detoxification pathways and support bile flow.
Evidence-based liver support supplements include milk thistle (silymarin), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione, B vitamins (especially B6, B12, folate), magnesium, selenium, and artichoke extract. These support detoxification enzymes, antioxidant defenses, and liver regeneration.
Dr. Sanika Kshirsagar, ND
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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