A specialist in digestion has shared seven foods to help protect your most vital organ for detoxification: the liver. These fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients to support its function.
The expert emphasizes that maintaining liver health is crucial for “overall vitality.” To this end, he recommends foods that support its foundational systems. Cranberries, for example, support the gut-liver axis with their prebiotic polyphenols.
The list also includes foods that protect the liver from inflammation and fat. Pomegranates are rich in polyphenols suggested to calm inflammatory signals. Beetroot contains betaine, a nutrient that helps the liver process and move fat out of its cells.
The doctor also recommends foods that support circulation. Watermelon with lime and beetroot (with its nitrates) both support nitric oxide production, which promotes healthy blood flow to the liver.
Finally, the list includes metabolic protectors. Raspberries and apples with cinnamon help regulate blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and lipid levels. Strawberries with dark chocolate (70%+) are also recommended for their blood-vessel-supporting flavanols.