The Best Foods for Your Liver, According to Hepatologists and a Dietitian

You might think of your liver as your body’s center for detoxing your system, and that’s true…but did you know your liver performs over 500 vital functions? Johns Hopkins University names some of the primary roles of your liver, including the removal of waste products, controlling immune responses and managing your blood sugar. So what we eat every day can help, or hinder, this all-important organ.

Studies in recent years have shown that your diet plays a big factor in your liver health (there are even a few best drinks for your liver). A few best practices to support your liver are to maintain an appropriate body weight, keep cholesterol and sugars within a normal range, limit the amount of alcohol you consume, and follow a healthy, well-balanced diet.

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