Liver Cleansing Detox
If your liver isn’t functioning as well as it could or should, you may be considering following a liver detox diet. If so, good for you. Many people have proven for themselves that cleansing the liver has many health benefits, and here are just a few.
Boost the Immune System
The liver provides a massive defense against toxins and pathogens that enter through the digestive tract, by filtering them from the blood. However, like anything else, the liver can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of toxins it has to deal with, and can subsequently become less efficient at performing its vital duties.
The presence of toxins and parasites can significantly affect several biological and physiological processes in the body which in turn can lead to adverse results in cell growth and immune response. Detoxifying the liver will help flush this excess and restore proper function. Continue reading
A liver detox diet can certainly provide many health benefits, but in the process of detoxifying your liver, you may also experience a few side effects. Here are a few of the potential side effects some people have experienced during their liver cleansing detox period.
Constipation or Diarrhea
A liver detox diet is specifically designed to help people achieve optimal health. However, it is not uncommon for people to experience either constipation or diarrhea (or even both) usually caused by a sudden change in their diet. For example, you may be going from a sugary, high carb diet to a healthy, high-fiber diet.
Once your body adjusts to the high-fiber consumption, the symptoms of diarrhea or constipation will eventually subside. Continue reading
