Popular methods of liver cleansing, including detox diets, are not only useless but can also cause serious harm to health. This was stated by hepatologist Svetlana Biryukova.
According to the doctor, the liver does not get clogged like a mechanical filter, and the term 'toxins' is absent from international medical protocols. The illusion of lightness after cleanses is associated with spasms of the bile ducts or diarrhea from aggressive agents.
Biryukova emphasized that, in particular, detox juices with excess fructose lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The hepatologist noted that the liver is capable of regeneration, but only after the damaging factor is eliminated. Instead of cleanses, she recommended giving up alcohol, adjusting weight, adhering to a Mediterranean diet, and getting tested for ALT, AST, and bilirubin. According to the specialist, the liver needs not to be disturbed but to be given resources for natural recovery.
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