The liver is the body's natural detoxification apparatus, but when it has to process too many toxins due to diet, alcohol, stress... it is easily overloaded. Support measures from nature, especially from fruit that increase liver enzyme activity, are of interest to many experts. In particular, grapefruit stands out as a potential candidate.
A study in animals showed that grapefruit juice increases the activity of liver enzymes in phase I (such as CYP1A1) and phase II (such as glutathione S-transferase), thereby improving the ability to metabolize and eliminate toxic compounds.
In addition, Healthline's liver-healthy food review ranked grapefruit in the list of fruits that support liver health thanks to their high flavonoid and antioxidant content.
How to use:
Drinking diluted fresh grapefruit juice (half grapefruit with water) in the morning, on an empty stomach, helps the body absorb easily.
Grapefruit can be combined in salads or used as dessert with green vegetables to increase effectiveness.
However, it should be remembered that drinking grapefruit does not completely replace natural liver function. Johns Hopkins warns that detoxification therapies are not a miracle the liver and kidneys have the ability to detoxify strongly if properly cared for.
