The liver is the main organ responsible for metabolizing, filtering toxins and excreting waste from the body. In the context of environmental pollution, foods containing chemicals and unhealthy lifestyle are increasingly popular, supporting the liver to detoxify is necessary.
Tomatoes, a popular food, are said to support liver function and promote the body's natural detoxification process.
Tomatoes contain lycopene a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress in liver cells. oxidative stress is the main cause of liver damage, leading to diseases such as fatty liver, cirrhosis or hepatitis. In addition to lycopene, tomatoes are rich in vitamins C, E and polyphenols all of which help neutralize free radicals and enhance the livers detoxification ability.
Adding tomatoes to your daily diet helps reduce liver enzymes ALT and AST - two important indicators of liver damage.
How to eat tomatoes to effectively detoxify the liver:
Eat raw: Raw tomatoes retain a high vitamin C content, suitable for eating in the morning or at noon.
Cooking: When cooked, for example, stir-fryed with olive oil, to make a sauce, lycopene will be absorbed better. This is the optimal form of antioxidants.
Tomato juice: Drink 1 glass of pure tomato juice every day, no sugar, helps purify the liver gently.
Combined with green vegetables: Tomatoes combined with spinach, celery, or fresh turmeric will increase the effectiveness of liver detoxification thanks to the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant coefficient mechanism.
