Water:
It sounds simple, but plain water is the most necessary catalyst for the liver to function effectively. When drinking alcohol, the body is likely to become dehydrated and lose electrolyte balance, which impairs the liver's blood filtration and detoxification functions.
According to research from the US National Health Institute (NIH), drinking enough water while drinking alcohol helps reduce ethanol levels in the blood and slow down the process of alcohol absorption, while supporting the liver to detoxify more effectively.
Drink between 1 glass of water after each glass of beer/alcohol. At least 2 liters of water should be added per day.
Amaranth juice:
Amaranth contains betaine, natural nitrates and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which can reduce hepatitis, increase detoxification enzymes and improve blood flow through the liver.
Consuming beetroot juice can reduce liver enzymes (ALT, AST) in people who use alcohol lightly to moderately, while improving the ability to regenerate liver cells.
Drink a small glass (150200ml) of diluted beetroot juice before or after drinking alcohol.
Artichoke tea: Artichoke contains cynarin and silymarin two active ingredients that have been shown to stimulate bile secretion, protect liver cells and enhance liver detoxification.
Artichoke tea helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver and significantly improve liver function in long-term drinkers.
Drink warm unsweetened artichoke tea before drinking or before bed to help detoxify.
Warm ginger juice: Ginger contains gingerol - a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties and aids the digestive system. According to the WHO, ginger also helps increase blood circulation through the liver, promoting the process of Pethanol metabolism.
Warm ginger water helps reduce symptoms of nausea, bloating and fatigue after drinking alcohol, while reducing mild hepatitis in people who drink alcohol regularly.
Gotu kola smoothie: Gotu kola is a cooling herb, widely used in Eastern medicine to cool, detoxify the liver and support micro-encephalopedic blood circulation.
Gotu kola extract helps reduce oxidative stress in the liver and soothe inflammatory damage caused by alcohol.
You should eat diluted pennywort smoothie without added sugar, about 1-2 times/week if you have the habit of drinking beer and wine.
No drink can "anti-drink" or "absolutely protect the liver" when you abuse alcohol.
However, choosing the above supporting drinks will help reduce the burden on the liver, support detoxification and protect liver cells from the effects of ethanol.
