How Liver Cleanses Work
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Duct Work
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Clear the ducts. A substance called bile is produced by the liver and it is stored in the gall bladder. Bile gets released from the gall bladder to aid in fat digestion. There are bile ducts that lead from the liver to the gall bladder that often times get clogged. Liver cleanses help to break up these blockages so bile can move freely again.
Stones
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Gall stones are the result of dead cells, bile salts and cholesterol that build up and clump together. They can be quite painful and in some instances, they need to be surgically removed. With that being the case, they actually start forming in the liver. Liver cleanses help to clear these deposits before they can become larger and collect in the gall bladder.
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Protect and Support
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There are some supplements that are used with liver cleanses. They are usually in pill, capsule or powder form and there are even some teas that are used. These supplements contain special ingredients that aid in the cleansing process. Some of these include milk thistle, burdock root, dandelion root, licorice extract and ginger root. These herbs reduce inflammation in the liver, they help to stimulate bile release and they regenerate liver tissue.
Body Benefits
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After the bad foods and contaminants have stopped coming into the body, and the liver is being fed good nutrients, it has a chance to heal and do it's job properly. While this process is going on, the liver has a chance to shift it's focus back to rejuvenating the body. This leads to more energy, clearer skin, better digestion and even weight loss.
Side Effects
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When cleansing the liver, it is not uncommon to experience some side effects. This is caused from your liver eliminating all the toxins that have built up over time. Some of these symptoms might include irritability, head aches, stomach distress and lethargy. They usually go away after a few days, but if they do not, you should seek guidance from your doctor.
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