Your liver is your body’s natural detox system and needs nutrient-rich foods to do its job well.
Cranberries
Cranberriesare rich inanthocyanins, antioxidant-rich compounds that give cranberries their color.
NAFLD has been renamed to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
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Another review concluded that green tea may reduce the risk of liver cancer.
Its antioxidant properties may help protect liver cells from oxidative damage.
Still, more research is needed on its effects on humans.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains two antioxidants,naringeninandnaringin.
These antioxidants may protect the liver by reducing inflammation and protecting liver cells.
In addition, these are animal studies and may not produce the same results in humans.
Olive Oil
Fat build-up in the liver is part of the first stage of liver disease.
Certain foods are associated with a higher risk of developing MASLD.
These foods are high in saturated fat, trans fat, and added sugars.
Liver disease from alcohol intake can worsen to irreversible damage,cancer, and even death.
Limit your alcohol intake to improve your long-term liver health.
Is It Too Late?
Severe liver damage due to chronic liver disease or toxicity can require medical or surgical intervention.
Taking care of your liver health requires healthy everyday habits that support the well-being of your whole body.
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