Cleanse your liver

Your liver is your body’s largest internal organ and has numerous important functions. Most people know that among other things, your liver plays a role in cleansing your blood. Among other things, this organ removes chemicals, heavy metals and other toxins from your body. Fewer people know that by living a healthy life, you can support your liver’s cleansing function. In this article, you will learn more about the importance of your liver and how you can provide additional support for its cleansing action. The benefits of a detox cleanse will also be discussed. So read on quickly!

Your liver: a brief introduction

Your liver is a red-brown organ weighing about one and a half pounds. It is located next to your stomach and is connected to your bile ducts, among other things. Your liver, according to some sources, has as many as 500 functions, all of which we can never describe here. For example, your liver produces bile, which is important for breaking down fats and disposing of certain waste products. It also plays a role in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates. This organ also makes cholesterol and important proteins for your blood. In this article, we mainly discuss the cleansing function of your liver. Among other things, it removes toxins, drug residues and bacteria from your blood. Thus, this organ is also important for a strong immune system.

Detoxification by the liver

On a daily basis, your liver gets to process all kinds of nutrients. What is useful is processed and released to the blood. Some of the rest is carried off to the small intestine in the form of bile, where it is further broken down and eventually expelled through the stool. Another part of the waste goes through the blood to the kidneys, where it is further broken down and finally expelled. Here we are mainly looking at the harmful substances that the liver breaks down. For example, you can think of pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals, drugs and other chemicals. Read why detoxification is so important here.

Yes, I want to support my liver with a detox cleanse

The explosion of toxic substances

As far as we know, our bodies have never before been exposed to so many different and complex pollutants at the same time. The technological developments responsible for this took place so quickly that there is a high probability that our bodies cannot adapt to it. This can cause liver problems that affect your overall health. For example, more and more people are suffering from autoimmune diseases. A U.S. estimate speaks of 1 in 5,000 in the 1970s versus 1 in 5 today. Experts believe this worrisome trend has to do with the explosion of toxins in our environment. The following common symptoms can also be caused by an excess of toxins in your body:

little energy
digestive problems
sleep problems
headache, muscle pain, joint pain
nasal and sinus congestion, or just a runny nose
trembling, dizziness
blood pressure problems
depression, concentration problems
overweight or just underweight
rash, eczema, acne, psoriasis

Since your liver plays an important role in processing harmful substances and thus detoxing, there is a good chance that it may not be able to successfully break them all down.

The cleansing action of your liver

Nowadays you read more and more about the cleansing effect of your liver, and we think that a detox or soup cleanse is a good way to give your liver a helping hand. During a detox of one or more days, you temporarily give up as many foods containing harmful substances as possible. If you choose a juice cleanse, you replace those foods with organic, raw vegetable juices that are actually full of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements and antioxidants. As a result, following a juice cleanse can contribute to your energy levels, normal immune system function and overall well-being, among other things. Our special Detox juice also contains the compound choline, which has a positive effect on the functioning of your liver. Read more information here if you want to follow a juice cleanse for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days .

Symptoms when supporting your liver

During a period of extra attention to your liver, you may experience symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, perspiration, restless sleeping and irritability. Whether this happens varies from person to person. For example, if you are addicted to caffeine and stop drinking coffee and energy drinks during the cleanse, you may experience more of these. These symptoms usually pass after the first few days, to make way for new energy! For more information on the benefits of supporting your liver with a juice cleanse, check out our detox cleanse page.

Tips for keeping your liver healthy

Taking a detox cleanse is not the only thing you can do to offer your liver support. Such a cleanse should go hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle, trying to ingest fewer harmful substances. We can’t completely prevent it these days, but the following tips can help you keep your liver healthy:

do not drink alcohol
eat organic and unprocessed foods
drink filtered water
store food in glass rather than plastic whenever possible (read here why we choose glass )
use natural deodorant skin care products
Use pans made of stainless steel, cast iron or ceramic
drink a lot of tea
Try fasting and juice fasting several times a year

Can I help my liver cleanse itself?

The liver has a number of natural functions that are important to your body. For example, your liver makes bile, which is important for breaking down fats and disposing of certain waste products. It also plays a role in the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates. This organ also makes cholesterol and important proteins for your blood.
It is like a ”powerful vacuum cleaner” for your body. It is therefore good to give your liver a little push in the right direction from time to time. One way to do this is to eat or drink lots of healthy vegetables. Among other things, these contain the substance choline, which supports the cleansing action of your liver.

When is it helpful to give your liver (extra) support?

For example, if you consume a lot of food containing sugars, fats or toxins, your liver cannot break them down as easily. Even after a night of drinking (a lot of) alcohol, it is more difficult for your liver to break it down in your body. It is precisely at times like these that you can give your liver an extra push in the right direction.
However, supporting your liver is always possible. A detox or juice cleanse is always good!

What is a fatty liver and how can I help my liver?

In fatty liver, the liver stores more and more fat in the liver cells. Fatty liver usually does not cause any symptoms. Possible symptoms are fatigue and pain in the upper right abdomen. Possible causes include drinking a lot of alcohol frequently, diabetes and being overweight.
The best way to support a fatty liver is to eat and drink plenty of healthy foods. Organic fruits and vegetables help keep your liver healthy because of the many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Among other things, they contain the substance choline, which supports the cleansing action of your liver.

What are the symptoms of supporting your liver?

When supporting your liver, you may experience symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, perspiration, restless sleeping and irritability. This is because your body is receiving fewer toxins, and this takes some getting used to for your body. These symptoms usually pass after the first few days, to make way for new energy!

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