The best foods to cleanse your liver
Today we're going to discuss the best foods to fully restore your liver function and help it detoxify at the highest level.
The functions of the liver
The liver is essential for detoxifying toxins. Contrary to popular belief, the liver does not store toxins, except in cases of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver). In this case, the toxins are stored in the fat cells. When the liver is inflamed, it heals with scar tissue, which can lead to cirrhosis and other health problems.
The main functions of the liver include:
- Detoxify toxic substances
- To produce bile, which helps break down fats and extract certain nutrients from fats.
- To produce hormones, including IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1), an analogue of growth hormone
