Love your liver
The most natural way to "cleanse" your liver is to support its built-in detoxification system with a healthy lifestyle, not with commercial detox products or restrictive fad diets. The liver is a self-cleaning organ that processes toxins and waste products on its own. [1, 2, 3] The scientific and medical consensus is that trendy liver detoxes and supplements are not only unproven to work but can also be harmful. Instead, focus on these long-term, evidence-based habits. [1, 4, 5] Dietary changes The foods you eat are the primary way to support healthy liver function. • Embrace a Mediterranean diet. This eating pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, which is beneficial for overall liver health. • Increase antioxidant-rich foods. Berries, grapes, and grapefruit contain antioxidants that protect liver cells from damage. • Eat cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts boost the liver's natural detoxification enzymes. •...