Cardiologist, Professor Olga Bokeria listed products that support the liver’s work to cleanse the body of potential toxins.
Professor Boqueria spoke about the best foods for the liver – these include, for example, cruciferous vegetables. According to the doctor, the condition of the liver is positively affected by the consumption of various types of cabbage, as well as turnips, radishes and radishes, leafy green vegetables – salads, arugula, spinach. They contain substances that improve the organ's protection from inflammation.
The doctor of medical sciences pointed to eggsamong the best foods for the liver. Eating boiled eggs for breakfast is beneficial for the prevention of liver disease (fatty hepatosis). This product affects the liver as a natural hepaprotector, supporting the regenerative function of the organ and preventing the accumulation of fat.
Professor Bockeria also recommended eating plant sprouts – sprouted wheat, oats, buckwheat, peas, green onion feathers, fresh sorrel, beet leaves. The doctor called beets one of the best products for preventing liver inflammation.
Another “superfood” that promotes liver health is garlic. When consumed, the body increases the production of glutathione, an antioxidant that protects the liver from oxidative stress caused by harmful free radicals. This improves the functioning of the liver, making it less susceptible to inflammation. As we age, the body's ability to produce glutathione decreases, and a simple, effective way to increase glutathione levels is by adding garlic to your diet.
Lemonsare also listed among the best foods for the liver. They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can replenish the immune system to increase resistance to liver infections. Lemon juice thins the blood, which is filtered by the liver. If the liver function is impaired, the blood thickens and blood clots form.
In addition, you should eat fatty fish: salmon, halibut, herring, mackerel – the contents contained in the liver have a positive effect on the condition of the liver they contain omega-3 fatty acids.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about which fruits are especially good for the heart.
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Olga Bockeria Healthy lifestyle cardiologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences