Overweight man on a bench
The liver is one our most vital organs as it filters toxins out of our blood. The liver also stores vitamins and minerals as insurance for later use. Sometimes the liver can become burdened by poor diet and lifestyle habits. Many people who are overweight tend to have fatty liver syndrome. Fatty liver happens when the liver is covered in fat causing problems that are similar to cirrhosis of the liver over time. However, with proper diet and other life changes the liver can be restored in many cases. Herbs such as milk thistle help to cleanse and restore good liver function. There are also a wide variety of vitamins that help to heal the liver as well.
Vitamin C
Lemon Juice
Vitamin C helps to improve liver function because vitamin C has certain regenerative qualities that stimulate the liver and promote healing. Homemade lemon juice without any added sweeteners contains high levels of Vitamin C, which helps to flush the liver and gallbladder of toxins and gallstones. Vitamin C is used to repair damage to any organ or tissue within the body. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. To help improve liver function, consume foods and citrus fruits that contain vitamin C or take a supplement with 500 mg or more of Vitamin C daily.
Vitamin A
Anatomy Statue
Vitamin A in the form of beta carotene can help detoxify a sluggish liver. Vitamin A helps to promote healthy skin and organ function. However, Retinol is another form of vitamin A that can be toxic to the liver in large doses, so be sure to take the correct type of Vitamin A if you plan on taking a supplement. Otherwise you can get Vitamin A from foods like carrots, beets, eggs and fish.
