TOP 3 ORGANS THAT ASSIST WITH DETOXING

 The liver is the largest organ in the body (after the skin), and is found in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. The liver has been identified as having over five hundred vital functions.Some of the more well-known functions include the following:

• Responsible for the production of bile which helps carry away waste and breaks down fats in the small intestine during digestion. Bile is stored in the gallbladder.
• Stores glucose in the form of glycogen which is converted back to glucose again when energy is needed.
• Metabolism of protein and carbohydrates.
• Stores vitamins A, D, K, B 12, iron, copper and folate.
• Makes proteins called blood clotting factors.
• Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body.
• Helps resist infections by producing immune factors.
• The liver is the primary organ responsible for detoxification.

These substances can include:

• Metabolic waste products produced by each cell as a part of normal cellular function (e.g. ammonia)
• Old red blood cells and unhealthy cells
• Micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
• Toxins such as alcohol and chemicals
• Drugs such as the oral contraceptive pill
• Drugs and toxins may also be referred to as xenobiotic chemicals
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If we examine the liver under a microscope, we will see rows of liver cells separated by spaces which act like a filter or sieve, through which the bloodstream flows. The liver filter is designed to remove toxic matter such as those in the list above.

Many environmental toxins and hormones are fat-soluble and do not dissolve in watery fluids such as blood, bile, and urine. These fat-soluble toxins can only be broken down by the liver cells, which contain enzymes to convert the fatty toxins into water-soluble forms. The liver cells perform this detoxification of fatty toxins via the two-step detoxification pathway. The second detoxification step requires amino acids (building blocks of protein) and sulfur. Sulfur is found in the following foods: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggs, garlic, and onion. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a concentrated source of organic sulfur. It helps to enhance liver detoxification, and also helps to reduce joint pain.

It is only possible for these fatty toxins to be eliminated from the body if they are first converted to water-soluble waste products. Once they are water-soluble, these toxins can be eliminated from the body in watery fluids such as the bile, sweat, saliva, and urine. If the liver is not able to perform its detoxification of these fatty toxins efficiently, these toxins will be deposited into the fatty areas of the body. If you have a fatty liver, large amounts of these toxins can be deposited inside the fatty liver cells where they stagnate and further compromise the processes of the liver cells. The fatty toxins will also be drawn to other fatty areas of the body such as the brain, the hormonal glands, and fat deposits in the buttocks, abdomen, and thighs. This makes it harder to lose weight, even while dieting! If you are not producing enough glutathione, you will not be detoxifying adequately. Glutathione is your body’s most powerful antioxidant and it reduces inflammation in the body. That means it’s very helpful for those with autoimmune disease. Selenium and n-acetylcysteine (NAC) are required for glutathione production.

This is why it is essential to eat nutritious foods to enhance your goal oriented results. Our HBR Liver Detox is filled with essential herbs to detox your Liver.