Many people seek to achieve a full body detox, whether for weight loss efforts or digestive health, and everything starts with the liver detox process. So what is liver detoxification? Learn more about how it works, effective ways to encourage the process, and how our functional medicine practitioners can support your health goals.
What is liver detoxification?
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and performs a significant role in the GI tract. It works to process and absorb nutrients, handles medicines, and most importantly, removes waste and toxic substances. Dozens of chemical and enzyme reactions take place in this 3-phase detoxification process, utilizing amino acids, glutathione, glutamine, NAC, B vitamins, and many more.
How do I know if I need to detox?
One of the great things about your body is that it naturally performs the detoxification process; however, there are certain situations where toxin buildup can become too overwhelming, and your body may not be able to handle the detox process on its own. Signs that your body needs a detox include chronic/adrenal fatigue, brain fog, joint or muscle pain, skin problems, digestive issues such as gas, bloating, and constipation, insomnia, frequent headaches, and insatiable cravings (especially for processed foods). These are signals that your body is experiencing high levels of inflammation, which is negatively affecting hormone and chemical balance.
How can I improve detoxification?
So now you know what is liver detoxification, but how can you support this natural process? Two of the best methods include elimination diets and intermittent fasting. An elimination diet helps to identify foods that could be potential triggers for digestion problems, and in some cases, food allergies or intolerances. Removing those foods can drastically improve detox and reduce your adverse symptoms. Additionally, intermittent fasting can give your metabolic processes a much-needed boost, as well as encourage weight loss. This time-restricted way of eating means that you would eat all of your meals during a certain window of time, and then fast for the remainder. For example, many people choose to adopt the 16/8 rule and eat between 10 AM and 6 PM, and then fast until the next day.
How else can I boost the detox process?
Here are a few more tips on how to boost the detox process in the long term:
- IV therapy: we offer IV nutrition and hydration which provides targeted amounts of nutrients your body requires to properly flush out toxins. These “cocktails” complement a balanced diet to ensure you receive maximum immune and gut support.
- NAD+ injections: another form of IV therapy, NAD+ injections are a regenerative medicine therapy beneficial for detox, anti-aging, and more.
- Add more colorful fruits and veggies to your diet: maintaining a healthy weight is critical for a healthy liver, and eating a high protein, whole food diet supports weight loss and maintenance.
- Break a sweat: Consistent daily activity is another way to boost the detox process, reduce stress, and manage your weight!
- Core Restore 7-Day Detox Kit: the supplements in this program enhance all 3 phases of detoxification, including a protein/fiber powder blend, a multivitamin with N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Reservatrol, and green leaf tea extract, and lastly, an herbal formula with turmeric root extract, dandelion root extract, and other botanicals.
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