Liver Cleansing: Is it Really Possible to Detoxify?

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Detoxing, cleansing or detoxifying the liver is known for removing toxins from the body, helping with weight loss or improving health. Everyone wants to do positive things for their health. But you should know that liver detoxification really doesn't have much benefit.

1. What is liver detoxification?

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, helping to remove waste and process various nutrients and medications. Most people think that a detox (also known as a detox) will help the liver get rid of toxins after drinking too much alcohol or eating unhealthy foods. Some people hope that cooling the liver will help it work better on a daily basis, even treating liver disease.
Like most detox remedies, a liver cleanse has specific steps, including asking you to fast and drink only juice or other liquids for a few days. You need to follow a limited diet, take more herbs or supplements and a variety of supplements.
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2. Is liver detoxification safe?

There are medical treatments for liver diseases, but there is no evidence that detoxification can fix liver damage. In fact, detoxifiers have the potential to harm your liver. Many studies have found that liver damage caused by supplements and herbs is increasing. For example, green tea extract can cause liver damage; Coffee enema can lead to life-threatening infections and electrolyte problems.
Here's other things to know about detox products:
Some companies use ingredients that can be harmful or falsely advertise their use in treating serious illnesses Unpasteurized juices Infections can make you sick, especially if you are elderly or have a weakened immune system If you have kidney disease, detoxifying your liver with large amounts of juice can make it worse If you have urine sugar, be sure to consult your doctor before you start a diet to promote liver detoxification If your liver detox includes fasting, you may feel weak or faint, have headaches or dehydration. For people with hepatitis B who already have liver damage, fasting can make the situation worse. There isn't any scientific evidence that a liver cleanse removes toxins from your body or makes you healthier. The lighter, more relaxed feeling you feel when doing a detox is simply because you're not eating heavy foods, solid fats, and refined sugars that are high in calories but low in nutrients. Detox diets also often cut out foods that are likely to cause allergies or sensitivities — like dairy, gluten, eggs, or peanuts.

3. How to help the liver after drinking too much alcohol

Doctors say that a liver detox is not important for your health, nor does it help reduce the level of liver function. There is no evidence that detox methods really work after you drink too much alcohol or unhealthy food.
The factors that really affect your liver include:
Overall Health Your Genes Diet Lifestyle Lifestyle Habitat methods of liver detoxification do not treat damage or prevent disease.
The liver can handle a certain amount of alcohol at once, if you drink too much it has to work harder. Over time, this will lead to inflammation, scarring or liver cancer. Therefore, experts recommend no more than 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks for men (1 glass is equivalent to 350ml of beer or 150ml of wine).
The liver has the ability to heal minor damage caused by alcohol in a few days or weeks. More severe injuries can take months to heal. After a long time, the damage can be permanent. So give your liver a rest by not drinking alcohol 2 days in a row.

4. How to prevent liver disease

Lifestyle changes can help keep your liver healthy without detoxifying the liver. If you are at high risk for liver disease from alcohol abuse or have a family history of liver disease, the following preventive steps are especially important:
Limit your alcohol intake Eat a balanced daily diet, including 5 - 9 servings of fruits and vegetables, plus fiber from vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Make sure to supplement with protein for enzymes to help your body naturally detox. Maintain a healthy weight. Try to exercise every day at a consistent intensity. In addition, risk behaviors that can lead to viral hepatitis should be avoided, including:
Avoid stimulant drugs, especially sharing needles or straws Do not share razors, toothbrushes or other personal items Only tattoo in a facility that is absolutely sterile. Do not have unprotected sex with people you don't know well.

5. The liver detoxifies and loses weight

A few studies have linked liver detoxification with weight loss or fat loss, but the scale and data are not enough to confirm. Another study found that a low-calorie detox diet can lead to rapid weight loss, but people tend to return to their previous weight soon after returning to a regular diet.
Some lifestyle changes that can protect against liver disease, help you lose weight and get rid of inflammatory fats in the liver include:
Follow a healthy diet with plenty of water, fruits and vegetables Results Exercise regularly Follow recommendations for alcohol use.

6. Do Supplements Help Your Liver?

Milk thistle is an herb that contains a compound silybin, which can help the liver function better and aid in the treatment of liver disease. But there isn't enough evidence that milk thistle extracts help keep your liver healthy. Some studies say compounds from milk thistle have helped ease symptoms of certain types of liver disease. But there is no research to show that they have the ability to treat the disease on their own. Turmeric can help strengthen your body and protect you from liver damage. But there isn't enough research to encourage regular turmeric use for the prevention of liver disease. Dandelion has also been considered a natural remedy for various conditions, but more research is still needed to prove it. In general, liver detox supplements and functional foods are not guaranteed by health authorities to be as effective and safe as drugs. If you think you have liver problems or liver complications from an existing medical condition, talk to your specialist for proper guidance.
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References: webmd.com, healthline.com