Best liver detox supplements?

Does anyone happen to know of a reliable—and actually effective?!—natural liver cleanser?
Thanks.

Look, we don't have that on hand, but let's see what people have to say about it.

Your liver isn't some window you can just wipe clean 🤣

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slikarster said:Jack Daniel's. 😁

Basically, it's "Arlington National Cemetery"! 😁 🤣 🙏

Walter Cox5 said:Does anyone happen to know of a reliable—and I really mean verified!—natural liver cleanser?
Thanks.

I must admit, I am somewhat out of my depth when it comes to defining what exactly constitutes a "liver cleanser," though I have heard people mention that artichoke extract can be quite beneficial for liver health. If you are interested in looking into that further, you might find some interesting reading right here ---> http://www.webmd.com/vitamins/a/liver-health

Artichoke extract. In capsule form. Supposedly helpful.

But the real trick is cutting out all alcohol, soda, and greasy, spicy food for about six weeks. They say that’s how you actually let your liver regenerate.
Though, I doubt that does much for someone dealing with advanced cirrhosis; it’s likely only effective for minor issues.

Cirrhosis is essentially a terminal state. It’s basically just scarring, much like what you see on a piece of leather.

Does anyone have a specific recipe for using artichokes as a remedy, or is just eating them as part of a normal diet enough to get the benefits?

Amanda Booth64 said:Does anyone have a specific recipe for using artichoke as a medicinal remedy, or is simply eating them as part of a regular diet sufficient?

In my estimation, the path of least resistance is to just pick up some artichoke supplements—one pill a day and you're done with it:

They run about $9 per bottle. 👍

Alternatively, there are effervescent artichoke tablets available for roughly $4.50, which you can take once to three times daily:

If you’re looking to give your liver a bit of a nudge in the right direction—you know, getting things moving again—it’s probably worth cutting back on the salt intake... instead, try leaning more into foods packed with potassium. Think tomatoes, potatoes, some good leafy greens, maybe a banana here and there.
And then there are those natural diuretics... things like horseradish, celery, carrots, parsley, asparagus, radicchio, arugula, beets, or even radishes.

Amanda Booth64 said:Does anyone have a recipe for using artichokes medicinally, or is just eating them enough?

You can certainly eat them. But keep in mind, one supplement capsule might pack the punch of an entire pound of actual artichokes. It's up to you.

Personally, I'm not much of an artichoke fan, so the capsules were a more convenient option for me.

Jeremy Jones37 said:I honestly think the easiest way is just grabbing some artichoke supplements—you take one a day, and that's pretty much it...

They go for about $5 or so. 👍

There are also those effervescent artichoke tablets for maybe $2 or $3... you'd take one to three times a day:

Gary Jones10 said:Well, you could always just eat actual artichokes. But then again, one single capsule might be the equivalent of a whole pound of the real thing... so, it's up to you.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, so the capsules were always more convenient for me...

If you have the chance, eating real artichokes for a few days is probably better than relying on pills or capsules... they just can't quite replicate the real deal.

Gerald Rivera17 said:If you can manage it, eating actual artichokes for a few days is far superior to relying on pills or capsules. Supplements simply can't replicate the real thing.

Of course it would be better. But let's be realistic—we aren't talking about a couple of days. To match the concentration found in a capsule, you'd need to eat half a pound to a full pound of artichokes every single day for a month. Is that actually practical? I doubt it.

Gary Jones10 said:Sure, it would be better, but look—you wouldn't just need a few days. You’d have to eat half a pound to a full pound of artichokes every single day for an entire month just to reach the concentration levels you get from a capsule. It's... a bit of a logistical nightmare, really.

And what level of concentration are we actually talking about here? I mean, what is the "natural" baseline one actually needs?
Plus, there's a whole spectrum of compounds found in a real, raw artichoke that you simply won't find in a supplement—things that are basically impossible to synthesize artificially, yet they're intrinsically tied to how the plant works. 🙂

To me, it’s the difference between sitting down at a five-star steakhouse versus grabbing a burger at a drive-thru. You'll certainly feel full either way, but the experience... well, it's not the same.😉

Appreciate everyone checking in (even the "gems" 😬 ).
The reason I’m posting this is because I used to have a specific "recipe" (I lost it! 🙄 ) for a natural blend you drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach—followed by a fast—that acts as a total detox elixir for your liver and metabolism.

Anyway, if it comes back to you (or if you track it down)... let me know! 🙂

Gerald Rivera17 said:Natural diuretics too—things like horseradish, celery, carrots, parsley, asparagus, dandelion greens, arugula, beet greens, and turnips.

Hmm, diuretics would just stimulate kidney function. Right?

Gerald Rivera17 said:Eating actual artichokes for a few days is much better than relying on pills or supplements. You just can't replicate the real thing with a capsule.

I honestly think that's the way to go. My liver is in pretty rough shape because of hepatitis, so I try to stay far away from any kind of medication whenever possible.

whey protein.

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I’ve heard some talk regarding garlic and yogurt

Maybe you could also look into those artichoke supplements