Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid with strong antioxidant activity, helping to protect liver cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Lycopene helps reduce liver fat, improve liver enzymes ALT and AST, especially in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Tomatoes also contain vitamin C and potassium, which help purify and reduce mild inflammation in the liver. Eating cooked tomatoes or using cooked tomatoes with olive oil helps increase lycopene absorption by 2-3 times.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains naringenin and naringin, two flavonoids that have been shown to activate the liver's phase II detoxification enzym.
These compounds help the liver metabolize toxins more effectively and prevent liver cell damage.
At the same time, grapefruit also helps reduce chronic hepatitis thanks to its powerful antioxidant mechanism.
However, it should be noted that grapefruit can interact with some liver-tablet drugs, so people who are being treated for the disease should consult a doctor before using it regularly.
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Blueberries are rich in anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant that can reduce liver damage and prevent premature cirrhosis. Supplementing blueberry extract significantly reduces lipid buildup in the liver and restores damaged liver tissue.
Blueberries also help improve insulin sensitivity - an important factor in preventing fatty liver related to metabolism.
Avocado
Avocado is one of the few fruits that contain natural glutathione - an antioxidant that plays an important role in liver detoxification.
According to the American liver Association, glutathione helps protect the liver from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and heavy metals, while supporting the repair of damaged liver cells. The healthy fats in avocado also help reduce inflammation and improve blood lipid profiling - indirectly reducing the burden on the liver.
Apple
Apples provide pectin - a type of soluble fiber that can bind to cholesterol and heavy metals in the intestines, thereby reducing pressure on the liver during the detoxification process. At the same time, apples also contain malic acid, which helps clean the liver and gallbladder.
Research from The European Journal of Nutrition shows that people who regularly eat apples have more stable liver enzymes, with a lower risk of fatty liver than the control group.
