What is liver detoxification?
The liver is an organ that acts as a complex ‘factory’, responsible for the processing of carbohydrates (sugars), fats, proteins, and the synthesis (formation) of bile, glycogen, and serum proteins. The liver also acts as the primary organ of detoxification, protecting us from environmental and metabolic toxins. The most common substances causing liver toxicity include many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs, alcohol, tobacco, heavy metals, many human-made chemicals, food additives, chlorine and chlorine based products, herbicides, pesticides, petroleum products, solvents and commercial cleaning products, formaldehyde, combustion by-products, household chemicals, fluorocarbons, glues and adhesives, fluoride & chlorine and other chemicals in tap water, and chemicals found in common office supplies and common personal care products. A unique feature of the liver is its ability to heal itself and regenerate cells, especially when supported by nutrition
