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Tips for a liver detox

Tips for a liver detox: Professor Akim Bouterra's advice, complemented by what the research says (liver, detox, and drainage), the precautions to know, and our resources to go further.

Liver detox is very important and helps you regain your vitality and address many health issues.

So, to eliminate toxins from the liver, we would mention first of all milk thistle, as well as artichoke leaves because of their cynarin content. Dandelion is also excellent.

In addition, rosemary herbal teas will help regenerate cells and help the liver rest.

As for diet, foods rich in beta carotene such as beets and carrots should be favored.

And reishi mushroom, which is an adaptogen, will effectively help draw toxins out of the liver.

Of course, dietary habits must be exemplary for the detox to go as well as possible.

What the science says: liver, detox and drainage

What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies address material causes; healing belongs to Allah.

The liver

Silymarin from milk thistle improves liver markers in fatty liver disease and various liver conditions according to meta-analyses (Ann Hepatol, 2024) (World J Gastroenterol, 2017); the Mediterranean diet (olive oil, vegetables, fish) reduces liver fat (Clin Nutr, 2022). Artichoke, black radish, rosemary and dandelion are the traditional drainers; fasting gives the liver a rest. Precaution: viral hepatitis or cirrhosis should be followed with a specialist; some plants are hepatotoxic (comfrey, celandine, kava) — don't improvise.

Detox and drainage

The body "detoxifies" itself through the liver, kidneys, intestines, skin and lungs: supporting them means fiber (Am J Clin Nutr, 2022), hydration, fasting (BMJ, 2025), liver-supporting plants such as milk thistle (World J Gastroenterol, 2017) and physical activity. Aggressive "cleanses" have no proven benefit and carry risks (Am J Gastroenterol, 2009). Precaution: no purges or enemas without medical advice, and no detox course during pregnancy; heavy metal "chelators" should only be used on prescription.

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace medical advice or personalized care.

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