5 habits to help detoxify the liver and intestines

While the “detox” or “liver enema” trends are surrounding social networks, medical experts confirm that true detoxification does not come from quick treatment packages, but from a lifestyle that helps support the body’s natural cleansing system.

Dr. Sajeev Nair, founder of Vieroots, says the term “detox” is seriously misused in the mainstream health community. In fact, the liver and intestines are inherently superior detoxification “machines”, what we need to do is reduce metabolic pressure and support them to function optimally.

Below are 5 scientifically proven “real detox” methods:

Detox from diet

Food is not a poison in the chemical sense, but the wrong diet is a source of metabolic stress. Sugar, refined starches and saturated fats are “poisons” that overload the liver and destroy the intestines.

A 2020 study on Journal of Hepatology showed that diets high in added sugars and saturated fats are directly linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Staying away from soft drinks, processed meats, and refined grains is not a trend, but an act of metabolic “self-defense.”

Detoxify with exercise

Exercise isn’t just about building muscle or counting steps. A sedentary lifestyle is extremely toxic to the intestines (causing bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome) and the liver (causing cirrhosis, metabolic dysfunction).

2019 analysis in the magazine Gastroenterology and Hepatology indicates that regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of fatty liver even if you haven’t lost weight. Exercise helps increase insulin sensitivity and reduce visceral fat – the main factors causing impaired intestinal function.

Detoxification of microflora

The intestinal microflora plays a central role in the immune system and the communication network between the intestine and liver cells. When the microflora is out of balance (dysbiosis), it promotes liver diseases.

Using Prebiotics (fiber that feeds good bacteria) and Probiotics (good bacteria) helps create short chain fatty acids (SCFA). These substances not only reduce inflammation but also support the liver to repair and regenerate itself.

Detoxification from the root of the disease

The liver and intestines never fail alone. They often weaken with diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and blood fat.

2016 study on World Journal of Gastroenterology confirmed that metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of fatty liver and related complications.

Good control of blood sugar and weight is the most effective form of “detoxification” by reducing systemic stressors.

Detoxification according to genetic code

New research shows that genetic factors determine why the same lifestyle causes one person to develop a disease while another does not. For example, irritable bowel syndrome and fatty liver have up to 60% genetic components.

Identifying gene variants (such as the PNPLA3 gene linked to liver fat accumulation) allows us to make lifestyle interventions decades before the onset of the disease. This is a form of precision detox.

Detoxification isn’t about a week of juices or trendy “detox” packs. Your liver and intestines are the most powerful detoxifying organs if you know how.

Limit sugar, refined starches, bad fats and alcohol. Maintain an active lifestyle throughout the day instead of just hitting the gym for 1 hour and then sitting around. Add fiber and fermented foods to nourish beneficial bacteria. Monitor blood sugar, blood fat and blood pressure regularly.

Detoxification is truly “a lifelong marathon” to reduce metabolic stressors, helping the body operate as smoothly and durably as possible.