In an unhealthy liver, toxins cannot be removed at the rate they are brought to the liver. In this case, toxins build up and recirculate in the blood, contributing to long-term poor health.

These un-neutralized, fat-soluble toxins can be stored in body tissues such as fat, the brain, and the nervous system, causing systemic symptoms.

The chances of a metabolic detoxification program succeeding can be maximized by using well-researched nutrients, vitamins, and herbs to balance and support the body’s detoxification pathways.

The gastrointestinal tract is the first-pass detoxification barrier against large chemical compounds that are foreign to the human body. Your first nutritional recommendation could be two probiotics, specifically B. lactis (Bi-07) and L. acidophilus (NCFM), which have both been documented to help with GI tract stability and health.

Additionally, low-allergen-potential nutrients nourish the GI barrier and support the elimination of toxins.

Rice proteins and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) derived from milk fat, palm oil, and coconut oil boost metabolism. They allow clearance of potential allergens that may be contributing to impaired toxin clearance.

The liver is the next toxin treatment center. Nutrients that help regulate liver processes include L-cysteine, magnesium, glucuronic acid, glycine, glutathione, and sulfate. Antioxidants also support the clearance of reactive intermediary compounds.

A comprehensive vitamin profile, including vitamins A, C, and E, and a broad spectrum of B vitamins also help neutralize these compounds.

Three substances that act as bio-functional modulators have the ability to simultaneously influence both Phase 1 and Phase 2 activity in the liver: green tea catechins, ellagic acid, and watercress glucosinolates.

To achieve Phase 3 activity in the liver, the addition of potassium citrate, an effective alkalizing compound, will shift the body’s reserves to become more alkaline.

A diet to promote optimum health should consist of the abovementioned nutrient supplements and the detox-friendly diet. An appropriate dietary regimen should include green vegetables and most fruits, and eliminate acidifying grains such as corn, wheat, white flour, and grain-fed animal proteins.

Research has indicated that a program as short as 10 days can lead to distinct changes in an individual’s health profile. A 28-day comprehensive detox program is the gold standard for improving the health of individuals with significant symptomatology.

For optimum health, remember to count chemicals not calories.