Body Detox Supplements

There is one subject that always causes a lot of debate - whether body detox supplements are needed or not. There are plenty of experts on either side who have an opinion. But many nutritional experts are now acknowledging the value that supplements can have. Here are some of the most effective ones.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is a detox supplement that has been a popular product for many years. It is available in different formations including capsules that are easy to swallow. It stimulates the production of bile from the gall bladder, which allows the elimination of toxins and bodily wastes. Importantly it also boosts the levels of glutathione in the liver. Milk thistle has antioxidant properties and can neutralize free radicals. It also encourages the replacement of damaged liver cells.

Psyllium husks

A popular part of many detox regimes is a colon cleanse to remove excess toxins from the bowel. One way of achieving this is to have a colonic irrigation performed but many people are not comfortable with this. This procedure can also flush out useful bacteria from the gut.

A more gentle procedure is to use psyllium husks. These are natural products obtained from plant seed material. On contact with water, psyllium husks swell up to 10-15 times their volume. This product is useful for providing a gentle cleanse of the colon and also for people suffering from constipation.

Dandelion

Dandelion has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries, for conditions like liver problems. It is now available in various formulations including capsules, tinctures and as a tea.

Dandelion improves the flow of bile so helping the detoxification functions of the liver. It also has a diuretic effect which helps the body to eliminate water-soluble toxins in the urine.

Dandelion also enhances the function to numerous organs that are active in the detoxification process including the pancreas, the spleen, the stomach and the kidneys.

These body detox supplements are available as single products or as part of a 'detox formulation'. Always read the label on any supplements that you take and inform your doctor if you suffer from liver problems.

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