Liver cleanse

[Haunted]

I have FL and have been told to loose weight. This I am doing as well as stopping drinking alcohol. I have heard about liver detox and wonder is it safe and what is best for the purpose?

[AyrshireK]

None of these so called liver cleanses are worth the money you pay for them. Your liver detoxifies itself if you give it the chance. Healthy eating and exercise are what to do plus have a look at the BLT page on Non Alcohol Related Fatty Liver plus the dietary advice below.

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Non alcohol related liver disease is a term for a wide range of conditions in which there is a build-up of fat in the liver cells of people who do not drink alcohol excessively. Initially the fat deposits may not be associated with any symptoms, however, in some people this may progress to inflammation – non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) which may in turn lead to scarring and cirrhosis.

You are more likely to develop a fatty liver if you:

are overweight or obese, particularly if you put on weight around your middle (apple shaped)

have high blood cholesterol

have diabetes

have been diagnosed with insulin resistance (where your body does not respond to insulin as it should)7.

If you have a fatty liver you may be advised to make changes to your diet and life-style including:

cutting out or down on alcohol (remember, alcoholic drinks are often high in calories

taking regular exercise, such as walking or swimming

eating plenty of fruit and vegetables

eating slow-release starchy foods, such as bread and potatoes

avoiding refined sugars and saturated fats – as in chocolate, cakes and biscuits.

if necessary, slowly reducing your weight to a healthy level for your build and age, and keeping it there.

If you are diabetic, then it is important to work with your doctor to keep your blood sugar levels under good control. If your blood cholesterol is high or you are insulin resistant, you may be prescribed medication as well given dietary advice.

Katie

[Haunted in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks for the advice.🙏

[Kristian]

Hi Haunted,

I agree with Katie. Save your money and dont fall for the hype. If you do the right thing with your diet to lose the weight in a controlled and manageable manner, and in a way you can stick to, your liver will do all of the cleansing it needs to all on its little lonesome.

Good luck.

[Femme84]

"Liver detoxes" are money-spinning piles of bollocks. Your liver IS your body's detox system. It doesn't need to be detoxed. All the usual boring advice - eat well, exercise, drink more water - keeps it healthy, not some bullshit "detox" from a for-profit company. Don't do it! x

[Laura009 in reply to Femme84]

Beautifully put 🤣🤣👍

[Femme84]

Ha, thanks, I'm a writer! (Not even joking, lol)

[Laura009 in reply to Femme84]

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