Although some of the so-called detox products contain herbs and other nutrients to support the liver, most of them are made up of almost the same fiber and laxatives, which purify the colon. Usually it is recommended to use them for a month to achieve the desired effect.
But there is another possible approach-rather than spend a month trying to
throw out toxins from your body that accumulated because of our own carelessness, you can take daily measures to support your liver, intestines, kidneys, skin, lungs, i.e. bodies involved in natural detoxifying systems of the body.
Here are some tips to keep our body always in shape:
1. Antioxidants
Good choices for starters are foods rich in glutathione peroxidase (GPx)-antioxidant enzyme that is found in almost all fruits and vegetables. Once it reaches the cells of the body, he became one of the most powerful free-radical scavenging agents.
This antioxidant is a very effective against toxins such as pesticides, heavy metals, solvents, and converts them into water-soluble forms which can be excreted renally.
High levels of glutathione are often found in the lungs, where it fights toxins in tobacco smoke, smog and other airborne pollutants. Usually has a high concentration in the liver.
Raw fruits and vegetables are great sources of GPx, especially avocados and asparagus, also most cruciferous vegetables ( broccoli, brussels, sprouts, kale). They contain GPx and cysteine-an amino acid that is used by the liver for the synthesis of glutathione .
2. More fiber
Foods rich in fiber prevent the accumulation of toxins in the intestines. Especially large dietary fiber make intestinal muscles to contract and push the food through the system faster. Fiber also helps remove toxins from the body. While moving through the abdomen, they are associated with the available water there, and its subsequent separation leads to the discharge of toxins.
Therefore, raw fruits and vegetables are beneficial for reasons other than their antioxidant properties, and because the fiber in them. Avocados, blackberries, artichokes, pumpkins and sweet potatoes are among the richest in fiber fruits and vegetables.
Other appropriate sources of fiber are:
- Beans;
- Wholemeal bread or pasta;
- Barley;
- Bran;
- Oatmeal;
- Flaxseed;
- Soy nuts.
If the food does not bring enough fiber, then you can adopt fiber supplements such as Indian plantain, glucomannan or fresh flaxseed.
The daily intake of probiotics (found in
yogurt) is another good way to improve bowel.
3. At least eight glasses of water a day
All effective methods of detoxification include drinking plenty of water-it helps the kidneys to filter waste products and separates them in the urine.
Furthermore, water ...
- Dulls hunger;
- Leads to a better cleavage of accumulated fat;
- Prevents fluid retention;
- Regulating the temperature of the body;
- Provides lubrication of the joints;
- Helps the blood flow;
- Regulates blood pressure;
- Maintain the proper functioning of all body systems;
- Keeps the skin supple.
In fact, water is so important that if it is not in sufficient quantity, the body switches to emergency mode, ie uses little water in itself to sustain life defining functions such as blood pressure - the price of plenty of toxins.
4. Sweat
Exercise is another great way to purify-lungs and lymph ( the clear fluid that purifies and nourishes the tissues in the body ) are involved in detoxification and physical strain caused by deep breathing and enhance movement of lymph.
Furthermore, the exercises are the perfect way to sweat , which is another method of disposing the toxic chemicals that body stores in the subcutaneous fat. Not surprisingly, the abuse of alcohol or cigarettes causes the secretion of sweat smell.
Moderate exercise every day, 30 minutes is a good target, but if immobilization was significantly and for a long period , the sauna is a good start.
5. Nutritional Supplements
Control the amount of supplements can provide to your body the missing quantities of detoxifying agents, especially in support of the liver. Liver is responsible not only for filtering toxins from the blood, but also it makes them safe substances that can then be separated from the body.
As many metabolic processes, potentially hazardous side of detoxification is the production of large amounts of free radicals. Usually this is not a problem because the antioxidant defense of the body neutralize them and thus protect the liver.
But when the level of antioxidants is unsatisfactory, free radicals can take over and damage the liver and other organs. It is , therefore, recommended the intake ( consult a specialist !) of very strong supplements containing vitamins and minerals:
- Up to 1-1.5 g of vitamin C;
- 200 mcg selenium;
- Honey;
- Magnesium;
- Vitamin B complex and others.
Vitamin C and selenium are especially important because they help the body to produce and increases glutathione stores. A recent study showed that taking 500 mg of vitamin C per day increases the stock of glutathione in red blood cells by almost 50%.
Useful for detoxification are also some other substances such as:
-Up to 500-600 mg of milk thistle a day - it improves liver function by increasing the levels of glutathione;
-400 Mg of turmeric - enhances the overall process of detoxification and protects cells from damage caused by toxins;
- 50 mg of alpha-lipoic acid, and 600-1500 mg of N-acetyl-cysteine - two additives that assist in the production of a glutathione and other antioxidants.
