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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Herbs for your Liver Health

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Liver helps eliminate toxins from the body. It also supports healthy blood sugar levels and regulates blood clotting. Here are some herbs that may help strengthen liver functioning.

Introduction

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It contains a compound - Silymarin with liver protective and antioxidant properties.

1. Milk Thistle

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It may help protect liver by reducing inflammation in the body.

2. Ginseng

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Green Tea is considered good for liver health due to the presence of a polyphenol compound - epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG).

3. Green Tea

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Turmeric contains curcumin known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, liver-protective, and anticancer properties.

4. Turmeric

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The presence of plant compounds such as allicin, alliin, and ajoene makes garlic good for liver health

5. Garlic

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Studies suggest that Ginkgo Biloba may enhance liver function by exerting its antioxidant effect.

6. Gingko Biloba

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Ginger root contains powerful compounds like gingerols and shogaols, that may help inhibit inflammation and protect against cellular damage.

7. Ginger

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