1. Coffee
Drinking coffee has numerous benefits for liver health, including reducing the risk of liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, as well as decreasing inflammation and increasing antioxidant levels.
Tea, particularly green tea, has been linked to liver health benefits such as lower enzyme levels and reduced risk of liver cancer.
3. Grapefruit
Grapefruit's antioxidants naringenin and naringin may help protect the liver from injury, reduce inflammation, and prevent hepatic fibrosis, according to animal studies.
Blueberries and cranberries contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that may promote liver health, prevent fatty liver and inhibit liver cancer cell growth.
5. Grapes
Grapes and grape juice may benefit liver health, but recent research questions its effectiveness, and further studies are needed before recommending grapeseed extract for liver health.
Prickly pear may help reduce hangover symptoms, reduce fat buildup and inflammation in the liver, and protect against liver damage caused by alcohol.
7. Beetroot juice
Beetroot juice, due to its nitrates and antioxidants, has shown promise in reducing oxidative damage and inflammation in animal liver studies, but more human studies are needed.
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, may contain compounds that protect against harmful toxins and prevent the development of fatty liver disease in animals.
9. Nuts
Nuts may be beneficial for liver health, as they are rich in key nutrients and have been associated with a decreased risk of NAFLD in several studies.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish help lower liver fat and triglycerides, but it's also important to reduce intake of omega-6 fats to prevent liver disease.