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Article Title: Are There Supplements Out There to Help the Liver?
Author: Darrell Miller
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Just as the heart is always kept in good health, damage to the liver must not be taken so lightly. The liver singled-handedly processes almost all bioactive substances like carbohydrates and lipids from the intestines and the stomach and distributes micronutrients to the rest of the body. It is the body�s first defense against toxic substances in anything that we ingest, for example, ethanol.
The liver is the only organ in the human body capable of physical regeneration, and rebounds from damage at a very fast rate. However, this also depends on the nutrition of the individual and related medical conditions. Diet plays a role on the daily wear and tear of the liver throughout a lifetime. Watching what you eat and intake of liver supplements known to display restorative properties will help the liver heal fast.
There are substances that are identified to have deleterious effects on the liver, that is, the damage they do sort of compounds in time until the liver is unable to cope with their continued presence, resulting in liver failure. These substances include certain over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, and, of course, alcohol.
The cells that make up most of the liver tissue are called hepatocytes, accounting for up to 80 per cent of the liver mass. These cells are also responsible for virtually every liver function, and are subjected to the toxins that we ingest along with our foods. All substances that are absorbed by the intestinal walls undergo a very thorough process of metabolism within hepatocytes, which evaluates the substances as either harmful or not, and get detoxified if they are.
This process called first-pass effect contributes to the bioavailability of drugs, which are significantly reduced when they reach the systematic circulation. Hepatocytes in general remove the harmful effects of drugs by removing the constituents that are poisonous when distributed to the rest of the body. Alcohol, on the other hand, reaches the bloodstream while practically bypassing hepatocytes as the metabolic process involving alcohol spans at least 90 minutes to break down an ounce of ethanol.
Even with its renowned regenerative properties, the liver has its own limits, and can be rendered susceptible to scarring and incapable of countering the spread of fibrous tissues and nodules. It is imperative that we keep in check our intake of liver-damaging substances, and, of course, consume foods that do not contribute to the formation of scar tissues in the liver in the long run.
Green leafy vegetables have always been good for the liver, and there are liver supplements that promote the overall health of the liver. Foods that display natural detoxicating properties inside the human body include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Milk thistle, in particular, has been extensively involved in treatments against a number of liver diseases.
Keep in mind that symptoms of toxicity are certain to occur in the absence of micronutrients that protect the liver cells, and deficiencies are known risk factors to liver failure.
You can find milk thistle and other wonderfyl liver supplements at your local or internet vitamin store. Always choose name brands like Thompson Nutritional or Solaray when choosing a quality milk thistle supplement to ensure purity of what you by for better health.
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