Your liver is your primary organ of detoxification – good health is not possible without a healthy liver.
Sadly, liver problems are reaching epidemic proportions in America. The growing epidemics of obesity and metabolic syndrome are linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (“NAFLD”), which has become the most common cause of chronic liver disease. Additionally, exposure to increasing environmental toxins is also believed to be involved with the rising rate of liver diseases.
I encourage my clients to take proactive steps to protect their liver and implement lifestyle changes to improve the health of their liver. In this post, we will talk about 5 Supplements for Liver Health. These supplements are capable of providing liver protection as they provide antioxidant protection by improving liver detoxification pathways and reduce the risk of toxic damage to the liver.
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Glutathione
In order for your liver to detoxity, it requires glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant molecule found naturally in your body that fights free radicals. It is produced by the liver and nerve cells in the central nervous system. Glutathione helps break down nutrients, regulates immune responses, and protects against oxidative stress.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that is produced naturally in the body and is found in all human cells. ALA supports enzymes as they convert nutrients into energy. ALA has antioxidant properties that reduce inflammation and oxidative damage and boost overall health.
Because humans only produce a small amount of ALA, supplements help keep levels up so you can receive the maximum health benefits it has to offer. One important benefit is the antioxidant protection ALA provides for your liver.
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-Acetyl Cysteine (“NAC”) restores intracellular levels of glutathione. Glutathione is a very important compound because it’s your body’s own powerful antioxidant and detoxifier. NAC is the precursor of glutathione and is the most effective way of raising glutathione levels in your body.
Download your free guide to a healthy liverSelenium
Selenium is a purifying mineral which your body needs in trace amounts. It helps to reduce the occasional oxidative stress that can occur in the body. Selenium helps detoxify the liver by supporting the body’ natural antioxidant activity. Selenium also promotes the health of liver tissue and cell elasticity, so that cells can maintain their healthy shape and function – and regenerate!
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Milk Thistle
Milk thistle (and its active ingredient called silymarin) protects the liver through powerful antioxidant activity, by blocking toxins in the membrane, and enhancing protein synthesis. It also has been shown to be anti-inflammatory and helps module the immune system.
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