Gastroenterologist Dilyara Lebedeva told which foods are especially useful for the liver.
Greens, leafy salads. Especially greens, which have a bitter taste. The doctor advises adding greens to every meal. It is useful to eat green mixes with unrefined oil of good quality.
Sea fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, capelin), it contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids Omega 3. When it is consumed, bile flows out.
Spices: coriander, turmeric, cumin. They stimulate the production of bile and are antioxidants.
Cabbage: white cabbage, broccoli, leafy greens. Contains a lot of sulfur, which promotes liver detox.
— Don't forget about enough water — 30 ml per 1 kg of body weight, you can add a slice of lemon, a teaspoon of unfiltered apple cider vinegar or a sprig of rosemary,— the doctor wrote on her blog.
To maintain a healthy liver, it is important to monitor your lifestyle, eat right, avoid alcohol and toxic substances, and have regular medical checkups.
What harms the liver?
Alcohol is number one. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to alcoholic hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.
Viral infections. Hepatitis A, B, and C cause inflammation and damage to the liver.
Uncontrolled use of drugs. Some drugs can be toxic to the liver (for example, paracetamol).
Poor nutrition. This includes excessive consumption of fats, sugars, and processed foods.
The scourge of our time is obesity. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and other diseases.
Exposure of the liver to chemicals such as pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals.
Lack of physical activity. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to obesity and metabolic disorders.
Very important – stress. Chronic stress affects overall health, including liver health.
Smoking. Tobacco smoke contains many toxins.
Chronic lack of sleep leads to metabolic disorders and deterioration of liver health.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Dilyara Lebedeva Medicine gastroenterologist