If you're hoping to avoid some of the colds, flu and seasonal allergies common with the colder fall weather, you'll need a healthy liver to pull it off.
Your liver is an important part of the immune system. 1
Your liver helps protect your body from pathogens. 1
...and, research shows that your liver "appears designed to detect, capture, and clear bacteria, viruses, and macromolecules" from the body 2
Have a look.
This upcoming season we'll all be entering spaces packed with more people than the quieter summer months.
We'll all be exposing our immune system to things that people brought back from vacations.
Now isn't a bad time to strengthen the defenses.
If you're going to be stuck in malls, the office or more public spaces in the fall, you may wish to add more liver-supporting foods.
Here's The Best Liver Supporting Foods:
1. Coffee
Researchers found that people who drank coffee were less likely to develop some types of liver problems. 3
2. Green Tea
The antioxidants loaded in every sip are known to help reduce oxidative stress and fat deposits in the liver. 4
3. Berries
These contain organic acids, which may be why they are so good for the liver. They help liver cells hold onto important enzymes that reduce inflammation. 5
4. Grapes
Grapes are loaded with antioxidants, which help soothe unhealthy inflammation, a key precursor to liver problems. 6
5. Cruciferous Vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, etc.)
These vegetables help prevent fat from being stored in your liver, which is incredibly unhealthy. 7
6. Nuts
Nuts are loaded with Vitamin E and saturated fatty acids that help prevent liver problems caused by oxidative stress or inflammation. 8
7. Herbs and Spices
Some spices, such as turmeric, have been found to help reduce inflammation and improve your liver's ability to flush toxins. 9
8. Milk Thistle Oil
Milk thistle is one of the most researched plants in medicine. The active ingredient in milk thistle is used to help people manage liver health. 10
But here’s the best part…
You can start seeing a difference in your own health with as little as a ½ teaspoon per day.
It may just help support liver health and give your immune system a boost for the future.
Thank you for being a part of our Andreas Seed Oils Family! - Without you, we wouldn’t be us.
And as always... be well!
Andreas Wecker and the Seed Oils Team
References:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26186144
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29328785
3. Hall, Sarah. “Drinking Lots of Coffee 'Saves Liver from Alcohol Damage'.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 13 June 2006, www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/jun/13/health.healthandwellbeing.
4. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-foods-for-your-liver
5. https://www.liversupport.com/what-berry-is-best-for-your-liver/
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4209543/
7. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915.php
8. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323915.php
9. https://yurielkaim.com/top-13-cleansing-spices/
10. https://www.activationproducts.com/blog/what-is-milk-thistle/