According to WHO, pennywort contains important biological active ingredients such as triterpenoids, flavonoids and antioxidants, which have the effect of protecting liver cells from harmful agents.
Nutrition expert Dr. Michael Greger (USA), founder of NutritionFacts.org, commented: "Green leafy vegetables, including pennywort, help the liver enhance its ability to neutralize toxins thanks to their antioxidant content and natural plant compounds.
He believes that supplementing green vegetables properly can help reduce the metabolic burden on the liver, especially in people who regularly eat processed foods.
A noteworthy point is that pennywort helps improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation, two factors directly related to chronic liver damage.
According to Dr. Sarah Brewer, a nutritional medicine expert in the UK, centella asiatica also supports blood vessel and connective tissue function, thereby indirectly improving the liver recovery process when this organ is overloaded due to alcohol or oxidative stress. Not only supporting liver detoxification, centella asiatica is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin B and minerals, helping to increase resistance, improve digestion and reduce the feeling of internal heat, acne, common signs when liver function declines. However, experts recommend not to abuse centella asiatica.
Adults should only use centella asiatica 2-3 times a week, each time about 30-40g of fresh vegetables. Drinking too much centella asiatica water for a long time can cause cold stomachs, fatigue or affect blood pressure in sensitive people.
Dr. David Katz, a preventive medicine expert (USA), emphasized: "No food can'detoxify' the liver. It is important to reduce the source of toxins into the body, combined with healthy eating and regular activities.
Therefore, centella asiatica only really works when used as part of a scientific diet, in parallel with limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep and maintaining exercise. This is a sustainable way to protect a healthy liver from the inside.
