The liver is the body's main detoxification organ, performing more than 500 functions, including nutrient metabolism, Toxin filtering and enzyme synthesis.
However, an unhealthy diet can overload the liver, leading to liver cell damage, accumulation of toxins and the risk of diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Therefore, to effectively detoxify the liver, it is necessary to avoid or limit the consumption of certain foods that are harmful to the liver.
First of all, foods high in sugar and saturated fat such as cakes, carbonated soft drinks, and fried foods should be limited. Fructose, commonly found in corn silk and soft drinks, is directly linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The liver, when it processes too much fructose, converts it into fat, causing fat accumulation and inflammation.
Second, red meat and processed foods such as sausages, bacon, pate contain nitrates and preservatives. According to research by the World Health Organization, consuming a lot of processed meat not only increases the risk of cancer but also negatively affects liver function, because the liver must work hard to break down these additives.
Third, alcoholic beverages, especially strong wine. This is considered the "number one enemy" of the liver. Drinking too much alcohol damages liver cells, reducing the ability to detoxify. Research shows that drinking more than 2 glasses of alcohol/day increases the risk of cirrhosis by 2 times.
Finally, avoid foods high in salt and trans fat because they cause water retention, increase blood pressure, and put a burden on the liver during the process of blood filtration and fluid regulation.
An effective way to detoxify the liver is to build a diet low in sugar, low in saturated fat, limit alcohol and processed foods, and combine them with a healthy lifestyle and adequate water intake.
