Gotu kola extract helps reduce liver enzymes ALT, AST - two indicators of liver damage in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
You can prepare 3 dishes from gotu kola to help cool the liver and cool down in the summer:
Whole fresh gotu kola juice
Gotu kola juice is the most popular cooking method. To limit the bitterness and increase the cooling effect, you should puree fresh pennywort with water, then strain the pulp, add a little sea salt or a few slices of pineapple to neutralize the flavor.
Do not add sugar if you have problems with blood sugar or fatty liver.
Fresh pennywort juice is drunk 3-4 times a week, helping to improve liver enzymes and enhance the function of detoxification in people with a diet high in oil.
Shrimp growing pennywort soup
Gotu kola combined with fresh shrimp creates a soup that is both easy to eat and rich in nutrients. Shrimp is rich in protein, zinc and selenium, minerals necessary for liver to function effectively, while pennywort helps cool and fight hepatitis.
Simple preparation: stir-fry the shrimp with purple onions, add water and bring to a boil, then add gotu kola, season lightly, serve hot.
This soup is suitable for people who often eat spicy foods, drink alcohol or feel hot.
Gotu kola smoothie with green beans
Combine gotu kola with boiled green beans, puree with a little water and ice, you will have a very good defrosted smoothie. Green beans are rich in fiber, folate and have the effect of cooling blood, reducing hepatitis and supporting digestion.
The Mayo Clinic Clinical Nutrition Center said that gotu kola smoothie with green beans is a suitable choice for people with high liver index, especially during hot weather or prolonged stress.
Notes when using pennywort
Despite its many benefits, pennywort should not be overdoseed. According to the European Food Safety Association (EFSA), the daily intake of fresh gotu kola should not exceed 40g/adult.
Excessive use can cause headaches, diarrhea, or affect the ability to clot blood if used for a long time.
People with chronic liver disease, taking medication or pregnant women should consult a doctor before using gotu kola regularly.
