What are the implications of an overloaded liver?
In both phases of detoxification, many enzymes are needed. All of these enzymes require vitamins and minerals to work efficiently. The detoxification process uses up many nutrients and depletion is not uncommon if the liver is heavily burdened. Nutrient deficiencies cause the liver to be more vulnerable in a chemical based world. The resulting accumulation of toxic metabolites can cause unchecked free radical damage, therefore testing the capability of the liver to detoxify can be a valuable tool in preventing an overloaded toxic liver, nutrient deficiencies and many associated symptoms.
