The liver is a key organ for regulating hormones, losing weight and for proper functioning of the body. A diet rich in sugars, ultra-processed foods and carbohydrates can saturate this organ and prevent its functions. Nutrition and metabolism expert Magali Alvarenga explains what should be done to decongest it and three infusions that can be your allies in this process.
The expert details that although “everyone talks about the intestine, the colon and the microbiota, there is a key organ that almost no one considers, and that defines your energy, your hormones and even your mood: the liver.”
Alvarenga, a content creator specialized in weight loss, points out in a video on their networks that food is key to saturating the liver and prevents weight loss, causes fatigue or disorders. “If your liver is saturated, you cannot burn fat, you do not digest well and there is no way to balance your hormones. And how does it become saturated? With sugar, alcohol, medications, pesticides, stress, synthetic perfumes and even excess animal protein,” he explains.
How to purify the liver?
This saturation of the liver has a series of symptoms that include constant fatigue, bad mood or slow digestion. The answer to ending the symptoms is simple: purification.
The basics for purifying the liver, according to the specialist known as Nutrimaga on networks, are:
- Hydrate yourself well: 40 ml of water per kilo of weight.
- Add more green and bitter leaves to your dishes.
- Includes cleansing infusions: turmeric with ginger at mid-morning, sage after lunch and dandelion tea at night.
- As supports, take silymarin (200 mg per day) and vitamin C, which are powerful allies for your liver.
Benefits of herbal infusions
Curcuma longa is a spice with recognized detoxifying properties due to its active component curcumin. This substance has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help protect liver cells from damage. Scientific studies warn that it can protect against toxin-induced liver damage and stimulate bile production, an essential process for the digestion of fats and the elimination of toxins.
Zingiber officinale has functional compounds that help the body function better, including gynerols and shogaols. Both have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, highlights a published study by the Cuban Magazine of Medicinal Plants. In laboratory tests on animals, it was found that it could have a protective effect against the development of liver diseases, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Additionally, it reduces oxidative stress in the liver.
Taraxacum officinale is rich in phytonutrients in all its parts: leaves and roots. Since ancient times it has been used as a home remedy for liver health and as a diuretic. It is rich in compounds, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, that help protect the liver from oxidative damage and inflammation, according to the specialized site Tua Saude.
Also, they stimulate the production of bile and promote its flow, which facilitates the digestion of fats and the elimination of toxins. Research suggests that it helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver.
Salvia officinalis has two key compounds: Phenolic acids and flavonoids. Sage recognized for its general antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although it has fewer effects than the previous herbs, there are studies like the one published by the Cochrane Library that warns that it could help liver detoxification. Sage has digestive properties, which in turn is beneficial for the liver by reducing digestive and gastrointestinal load.
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