Foods and Supplements that Support a Healthy Liver

I started my healthy lifestyle when I found out I had NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. I know what you are thinking why didn't I eat healthy before but like some Americans I was addicted to soda, sugar and anything that was high in fat.

The very next day after my hospital visit, I completely stopped drinking soda and haven't since.  I guess you could say I was scared into getting healthy.  So I started my research on what I could do to help my fatty liver.  

Did you know that eating unhealthy can lead to liver disease? Being overweight or obese are also risk factors.  Eating healthy is crucial for healing the liver.  An unhealthy diet can make the liver work hard and cause more damage.  Below are some recommendations that can help your liver:

Foods That Are Good For The Liver

1. Tomatoes

2. Grapefruit

3. Cabbage

4. Spinach

5. Turmeric

6. Citrus Fruits

7. Walnuts

8. Avocados

9. Apples

10. Garlic

11. Brussels Sprouts

12. Dandelion

13. Leafy Green Vegetables

14. Asparagus

15. Olive Oil

16. Beets

17. Broccoli

18. Lemons

19. Onions

20. Green Tea

21. Cantaloupes

22. Plums

23. Artichokes

24. Blueberries

25. Carrots

One thing the liver does is detoxify the blood.  Many things play into the liver's detoxification process, however it can be hampered if you have any type of liver disease.  If a liver is damaged, it is less able to perform its detoxification duties.  If the liver continues the process of not being able to filter toxins, then more will accumulate causing more damage to the liver. 

Supplements that Support Liver Health

1. Vitamin E

2. Milk Thistle

3. Vitamin C

4. Probotics 

Multivitamins and the Liver 

Not all supplements are good for the liver.  Here are some vitamins to look at before taking them:

1.  Vitamin A - It can be toxic to the liver in high doses.  Don't take more than 5,000 units per day.  

2.  Vitamin E - It has several benefits to the liver but can be hazardous if taken in large doses.  Don't take more than 1,200 IU per day. 

3.  Iron - Iron may promote the formation of scar tissue in the liver.  Those with any type of liver disease should not take Iron unless otherwise directed by their doctor.