5 foods vs liver diseases

• April 18, 2024

Considered as a series of disorders that produce alterations in the main functions of the liver, liver diseases can cause acute, immediate or chronic damage, according to the Mexican Foundation for Hepatic Health.

One of the most common liver diseases, if not the most, is hepatitis or inflammation of the liver, while the most important chronic consequence of these diseases is cirrhosis, because it is progressive and fatal. Therefore, it is important to know how to prevent them.

A healthy diet is a vital strategy that can help the liver recover when it is sick, and sometimes it is an important part of the treatment of liver diseases. In that sense, according to pulevasalud.com, we present some foods that help protect it:

1. Olive oil. Raw virgin olive oil is therapeutic for the liver because it provides a base of lipids that helps counteract and reduce the concentration of toxins in the body.
 

2. Avocado . Recent studies indicate that regular avocado consumption improves liver health because it helps the body produce glutathione, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from reactive oxygen species, such as free radicals and peroxides.
 

3. Strawberries. This fruit has the advantage of regulating liver function, helping to cleanse and purify our body of the action of accumulated toxins. In addition to advising its consumption in case of suffering hepatitis.
 

4. Whole grains . By having a high content of vitamins of group B (brown rice, whole wheat), it improves the metabolism of fats in general, as well as liver function and decongestion of the liver.
 

5. Apple This fruit rich in pectin facilitates the emptying of bile and hepatic decongestion, in addition to having the chemical components necessary for our body to be released and cleaned of toxic substances. In short, it makes the cleansing process easier for the liver.

Consider important to remember that to achieve the beneficial effect of these foods to protect your liver and prevent certain liver diseases, should be introduced into the diet in a varied and balanced, and always under the guidance of a specialist.

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