According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), white radish contains glucosinolate and soluble fiber pectin - two ingredients that help the liver increase the activity of enzyme breakdown of toxins, especially the enzyme glutathione-S-transferase (GST), an important shelf that helps the liver metabolize and eliminate harmful substances.
Meanwhile, pure honey is rich in polyphenols, especially quercetin, which has strong antioxidant effects, helping to protect liver cells from oxidative stressors.
A study published in the Journal of Functional Foods showed that consuming beetroot juice mixed with honey once a day for 30 days helps reduce 10-14% of ALT liver enzymes, while reducing 22,2% of free radicals ROS, a factor that damages liver cells.
Honey is supported by increasing the activity of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), an endogenous antioxidant of the liver.
A small clinical trial in Japan (2024) on 96 people with high liver enzymes showed that the group that used the beetroot mixture reduced CRP inflammation by 18%, significantly reducing fatigue and abdominal heaviness in the liver area.
White radish is rich in water and soluble fiber, which helps improve bowel movements; Increases the ability to eliminate toxins through the digestive tract; Reduces the absorption of fat and harmful compounds from greasy foods.
According to the European Society of Gastroenterology, maintaining a healthy gut helps reduce detoxification pressure on the liver by up to 30%.
Honey provides natural enzymes such as catalase and amylase to support digestion, limiting bloating, a condition that causes the liver to overload after meals.
White radish is slightly alkaline, while honey helps balance the pH and improve the anti-inflammatory environment in the body.
A moderate alkaline environment helps reduce lipid accumulation in the liver and limit the formation of visceral fat, which reduces detoxification efficiency.
Use 100-150g of white radish to juice, mix with 1-2 tablespoons of honey.
Drink in the morning or 1 hour after lunch.
Do not boil honey at high temperatures to avoid destroying natural enzymes.
People with severe gastritis should reduce their honey intake or eat it after eating.
