Detoxify your liver for a Fresh Start

by Dr. Robert Blair

Our lifestyle choices often expose us to chemicals harmful to our bodies. These toxins can come from air pollutants, smoking, pesticides not fully cleaned from the foods we eat, and daily stress to which we expose ourselves. Our liver is an amazing organ that works hard to filter these compounds from our bodies; however, our liver is not always able to keep up with the toxin load to which we expose our bodies. This can result in a buildup of toxins in our body, particularly in our body fat. Detox diets and supplements that support normal liver health are two potential ways we can help reduce the buildup of toxins in our bodies.

Detoxifying Through Diet

Detox diets have become tremendously popular and for many people they can be a great way to kick start their diet plans. But what exactly is a detox diet? Detox diets come in a variety of forms, but when one breaks it down to the basics they are very low calorie diets, which promote certain foods and omit other foods and that are followed for a very short period of time.

While such diets do tend to be low in calories, the goal of a detox diet is not necessarily weight loss. Many people who are already at their target weight detox on a routine basis throughout the year for reasons of health, while others might use them as a means to help mobilize stored body fat at the beginning of a weight-loss program. In both cases, however, detox diets are designed to be devoid of unhealthy foods and drinks, minimize consumption of toxins from the environment, and are rich in fruits, vegetables and water.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. This makes them an important part of a detox diet in order to help the dieter still get the nutrients they need. Fruits and vegetables are also rich in fiber, a nutrient that supports regular digestive tract function to help eliminate toxins. Fruits and vegetables also contain numerous polyphenols, natural plant chemicals that have a variety of functions, including supporting normal liver detoxification enzymes. Drinking plenty of water helps keep our kidney’s functioning regularly, which in turn helps flush toxins out of our system.

Detoxifying Through Supplements

Another important part of detox diets are dietary supplements. Dietary supplements can help us meet our nutritional needs as well as support healthy liver function. However, it is important to choose the right supplements to optimize the detox diet. Some of the best dietary supplements include:

Multivitamin/Multimineral. Anytime we follow a restrictive dietary pattern where we limit the amounts and types of foods we eat, there is a risk of not obtaining all of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Taking a good multivitamin/multimineral supplement can help us avoid a nutrient deficiency during a detox diet.

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Broccoli Extract. Broccoli and broccoli extracts are sources of the natural plant chemicals indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane. These compounds have been reported to support the normal production of phase II liver detoxification enzymes and promote our body’s natural antioxidant system. These benefits help protect our bodies from oxidative stressors and help promote the natural clearance of toxins from our body. Other cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and kale, also contain these beneficial plant compounds.

Curcumin. Curcumin is the most well-known compound derived from the spice turmeric. In addition to its potent antioxidant properties, curcumin has been reported to have several different activities that support normal human health. For example, it has been suggested that curcumin promotes normal cellular antioxidant enzymes, and supports production of the phase II detoxification enzyme glutathione S-transferase. These activities help our body’s clear environmental toxins to which we have been exposed and fight oxidative stress.

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Milk Thistle. Milk thistle contains a group of active chemical compounds called flavonolignans that are commonly referred to as silymarin. Silymarin has antioxidant properties that fight free radical-generated oxidative damage. When our liver detoxifies environmental contaminants, free radicals are generated that can cause damage; silymarin has been shown to protect our bodies from this oxidative damage. One of the main components of silymarin is silybin. Research studies have reported that silybin can support normal liver health and liver enzymes and thus help support the liver’s ability to clear toxins.

Green Tea. Green tea is rich in antioxidant compounds called catechins, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). In addition to the ability of green tea polyphenols to support cellular antioxidant compounds, it has been demonstrated that green tea compounds can support detoxification enzymes, helping to protect our bodies from oxidative stress and environmental toxins.

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N-Acetyl Cysteine. N-acetyl cysteine is derived from the amino acid cysteine, which is an important component of the cellular antioxidant glutathione. N-acetyl cysteine has been shown to have numerous health benefits including protection from acetaminophen poisoning. Additionally, some studies have suggested that N-acetyl cysteine protects liver health from exposure to heavy metals and other environmental contaminants.

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If you choose to follow a detox diet for a short-term cleansing, remember to take a good multivitamin/multimineral to ensure you meet your daily micronutrient needs. In addition to following the plan of your favorite detox diet, consider giving it a boost with the addition of dietary supplements like the ones above that can provide antioxidant support and promote normal detoxification systems. But since detox diets might not be for everyone, be sure to talk to your doctor before starting.

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