SUPPORT YOUR LIVER WITH THESE 5 SUPERFOOD INGREDIENTS

Not only is your liver is one of the largest organs in your body, but it’s also one of the busiest.

With 30% of the blood in your body passing through your liver every minute, this vital organ is constantly converting nutrients from your diet into substances that your body can use, storing them, and then supplying your cells with them when they’re needed. Importantly, the liver is responsible for taking care of all the toxic substances that find their way into your system, converting them into harmless ones or making sure they’re released from your body.

In other words, your liver is your best friend, so it’s worth doing everything you can to keep it in tip top condition. Happily, there are a number of superfood ingredients out there that can help you do just that.

Burdock Root

Native to the temperate regions around the world, burdock root is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C. This superfood ingredient can stimulate bile flow and help defend against the toxic effects of many different common compounds, including paracetamol (acetaminophen). Researchers have also found that burdock root can help to protect the liver from alcohol consumption.

Beetroot

Beetroot is a source of nitrates and antioxidants called betalains, which among many potential benefits, can reduce oxidative damage and inflammation, the key culprits in the development of liver disease. Several studies have also shown that beetroot can increase natural detoxification enzymes, meaning it could potentially support your liver in detoxifying chemicals.

Turmeric

Turmeric isn’t just a fragrant spice. Used in ayurvedic medicine for millennia, this superfood can give your liver a real boost. Research shows that the curcumin found in turmeric protects your liver from free radical damage and helps it deal with toxins. By helping to clear out excess cholesterol, turmeric might also be able to reduce fatty deposits in the liver and reduce inflammation.

Garlic

Garlic has long been used as a treatment for myriad ailments, but studies have shown that, thanks to its large amounts of amino acids and antioxidant compounds, it also helps protect the liver from environmental toxins.

Liquorice Root

While the flavour might divide opinion, the scientific evidence supporting the positive effects of liquorice root on liver health is clear. When the liver is damaged or under stress, several important enzymes leak into the bloodstream. These enzymes are used by the liver to produce a variety of amino acids that your body needs to stay healthy. Studies suggest that liquorice root can reduce the rate at which these enzymes leak into the bloodstream, helping to keep your liver working at full capacity.

So there you have it. These are just a few of the natural ingredients that can help to protect and heal one of the most important organs in your body.

While you’ll be able to enjoy some of the liver protecting benefits from integrating more of these ingredients into your regular diet, ncapsulate® offers a formula specially tailored toward liver support. It’s a super efficient way to get the benefit all of these great ingredients and many more liver boosting compounds.