"Silent Organ Liver" - Foods Good for the Liver

A sign that there is a problem with the liver

 

 

1. Fatigue
   
   If the liver is not functioning well, fatigue tends to appear. No matter how much you rest, if the fatigue does not go away, it is necessary to check your liver health. Bile produced by the liver plays a role in excreting substances that cause fatigue, but if liver function declines, the excretion process may become inefficient, leading to fatigue.
   
   2. Skin problems
   
   When the liver is not functioning well, it can also affect the skin. A common symptom is 'jaundice.' When liver function declines, bile pigment bilirubin is not properly excreted, leading to an excessive buildup in the blood, causing jaundice, which makes the skin and eyes appear yellow. Skin conditions such as 'spider angiomas,' where blood vessels spread out like spider legs and appear red, or 'palmar erythema,' where the palms become red and swollen, are also skin manifestations that can occur when the liver is not in good condition.
   
   3. Upper abdominal discomfort
   
   If liver function declines and bile acids are not produced and excreted smoothly, problems in fat metabolism may occur, leading to indigestion. Additionally, if the abdomen becomes swollen and bloated, it may be a symptom of ascites, which is associated with cirrhosis of the liver.

 

 

7 foods good for the liver of Chinmuk

 

 

1. Garlic (Black Garlic)
Garlic not only helps eliminate toxins but also contains many health-promoting substances that are good for the liver, making it one of the healthiest foods we can find.
One of the health substances found in garlic is selenium, a mineral that enhances the antioxidant effect in the body.
Garlic is rich in amino acids called arginine, which are essential for relaxing blood vessels and reducing pressure on the liver.
Furthermore, garlic is rich in vitamin B6, which provides anti-inflammatory effects, and vitamin C, which plays a role in protecting the body from oxidation and cell damage.
Black garlic has ten times the antioxidant effect compared to regular garlic, which helps improve liver health more than regular garlic.

 

 

 

2. Olive oil
Olive oil, one of the three major longevity foods in the West, is known to promote bile secretion from the liver. Bile aids digestion and facilitates excretion, so a deficiency in bile can lead to poor elimination. Additionally, an appropriate amount of olive oil supplies lipids that absorb harmful toxins in the body, reducing the amount of toxins reaching the liver and preventing strain on the liver's detoxification process.

 

 

 

3. Mugwort (Artemisia indica)
Mugwort is considered one of the three main plants that prevent adult diseases, along with garlic and carrots. It is particularly rich in vitamins and minerals that activate liver function, and it excels at detoxifying the liver and breaking down alcohol, helping to restore damaged liver function. It has choleretic, antimicrobial, and antiparasitic effects, making it effective in treating jaundice and hepatitis.

In particular, mugwort contains a rich amount of a component called Capirarin, which helps to eliminate toxins and waste accumulated in the liver, supporting liver health. Additionally, it promotes bile secretion, aiding in the recovery from liver fatigue, and is also beneficial in preventing liver-related diseases.

 

 

4. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a fruit high in vitamin C and glutathione content. The glutathione it contains abundantly participates not only in the production of chemicals and proteins but also in various processes of the body such as tissue growth and regeneration.

Additionally, glutathione promotes the strengthening of the immune system.

 

5. Chives
Chives are a vegetable that significantly enhances liver function, protecting the large and small intestines, warming the waist and knees, and boosting overall human body functions. Additionally, the plant contains a component called diallyl sulfide, which helps the body's synthesis of glutathione, an important nutrient for liver detoxification, thereby supporting liver health.

 

 

6. Kudzu
The catechin component contained in kudzu prevents the formation of harmful substances called lipid peroxides, which are produced when fatty acids combine with reactive oxygen species, and alleviates liver damage caused by alcohol, thereby enhancing liver function. Since the catechin component is released more the longer it is boiled, it is recommended to make kudzu tea by simmering it slowly over low heat for a long time.

 

 

7. Hovenia dulcis (Oriental raisin tree)
In the "Boncho Gangmok," it is recorded that the hackberry tree helps relieve hangovers and alcohol poisoning, and is good for liver detoxification and constipation. Drinking hackberry tea before and after drinking alcohol is effective for alleviating hangovers and detoxifying toxins accumulated in the liver, thereby improving liver function and relieving fatigue. The "hackberry tree extract" is used as a functional ingredient in health supplements that aid in improving liver function.

 

 

 

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Foods that are good for the liver are mostly those with a strong bitter taste.

It is said that about two-thirds of the silent liver must be damaged to be detectable.

If you usually feel tired or have skin troubles, you should watch carefully.