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6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing

Published October 04, 2015

Your liver is responsible for processing toxins in the body, so you'll want to keep it working at its best. Sometimes, though, diet or lifestyle can catch up to us, and, if that happens, a liver cleanse becomes necessary. With a cleanse, you'll certainly get rid of all that toxic buildup, but there are lots of other perks as well.

Benefits of Liver Cleansing

Many people disregard liver cleansing, but there are some benefits associated with the practice. Not only does it jump start a healthy eating program, it may also help you lose weight. Just what can liver cleansing do for you? Well, here are just 6 pretty great benefits.

1. Weight Loss

Our livers produce bile, which our digestive systems use to break down fat. And since liver cleansing promotes bile production, detoxing your liver might be just the place to start if you want to lose weight.

2. Immune Support

Since the liver reduces toxins, among other things, it makes sense that a healthy liver is crucial to a strong immune system. ^[1] ^[2] Cleansing your liver could even give your immune system a boost.

3. Liver Stones

Liver stones, a product of diet, form because of too much cholesterol. ^[3] The extra cholesterol makes bile harden into tiny stones that can block the liver and gall bladder; you could even have up to 200 to 300 of these affecting your liver's ability to detox. When you cleanse, though, somewhere between 100 to 300 of the stones could actually be purged from your body.

4. Whole Body Detox

Since the liver removes toxins, turning them into harmless byproducts, there are usually small amounts of toxins in your liver. This is generally not a problem. Issues start, however, when there's a buildup of too many toxins. That's when you need to detox in order to get your liver working exactly as it should.

5. Boosts Energy

Some of the harmless byproducts the liver makes are actually nutrients the body will use. Whether from liver stones or too much toxic build up, some of those nutrients simply won't make it back into the bloodstream. When that happens, your energy levels will likely drop, so liver cleansing will make you feel better because not only will you have all of your nutrients—but also all of your energy.

6. Supports Vitality

Remember that by cleansing the liver, you're restoring it to peak efficiency. Reducing all that toxic buildup will make your skin look brighter and healthier. And since promoting bile production helps with fat breakdown, you'll also tone your body easier and could even look and feel at least five years younger!

So, are you ready to make a change for the better? Well, a liver cleanse might be just the ticket. So, have you ever detoxed your liver? Tell us about it in the comments below.