The liver holds about
one pint (13%) of the body’s blood supply at any given time. (1) The liver has
many functions and is a very important organ.
Some of the functions
include:
1. Production of bile:
bile helps take waste and breaks fat down in the small intestine drink
digestion.
2. Production of
proteins that are needed for the blood plasma.
3. Production of
cholesterol and proteins that help carry fats through the body.
4. Conversion of
glucose to glycogen (used for energy).
5. Regulation of amino
acids.
6. Processing of
hemoglobin (the liver stores iron).
7. Conversion of
ammonia to urea (ammonia can be poisonous).
8. Elimination of
drugs and toxins from the blood.
9. Helps in regulation
of blood clotting.
10. Defends against
infections and responsible for removing bacteria from the blood.
As you can see the
liver is involved in many functions throughout the body and has many jobs. When
the liver breakdown toxins, those toxins are execrated from the body in the
form of urine. That’s why it’s important to drink lots of water and keep
hydrated.
Detoxifying your liver is a great way to get rid of toxins and
other harmful substances. The body holds on to toxins in the digestive, lymph,
and areas of fat. It’s important to break down the toxins and eliminate them.
A great way to detoxify the liver is to avoid consumption of
alcohol, caffeine, pesticides and chemicals on foods, and sugar.
Start with a Juice Fast
Water
During your detox drink lots of water. I recommend drinking a
cup of warm water and lemon each morning and night. Warm water and lemon has
many benefits including helps with weight loss and helps maintain a neutral pH
in the body.
Here are some great juice
recipes for liver detoxification
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