Hi Everyone,
This article is about safe ways to detox your liver for weight loss. There are so many unsafe supplements online and crazy detox hacks on social media that are not good for your health at all.
Most liver detox and weight loss supplements have not been tested in clinical trials, and some products don’t even contain what they claim!
So, this post is about the signs that your liver needs attention, why some liver detoxes are dangerous, how to help your liver, and how to lose weight safely.
What Does The Liver Do?
How Does The Liver Become Overburdened?
Signs of an Overloaded Liver
Do Liver Detox Supplements Work?
Does Rapid Weight Loss Happen With a Liver Detox?
What is a Safe Liver Detox for Weight Loss?
What Does The Liver Do?
The liver is the second largest organ in the body and it sits under the right-hand side of your ribs. It has over 500 essential functions that help support metabolism and weight balance, immune health, digestion, detoxification, and vitamin storage.
How Does The Liver Become Overburdened?
Your liver is very efficient at detoxification but certain things make it work even harder, such as:
- Taking several different medications.
- Some supplements.
- Recreational drugs.
- Alcohol.
- Caffeine.
- Gut dysbiosis causes more toxins and harmful metabolites to flow to the liver.
- Leaky gut syndrome.
- Obesity.
- Infections like hepatitis can cause liver damage.
- Iron-loading Disorders like Hemochromatosis.
- Diets high in refined fats and sugars.
- Chemical exposure. They are everywhere! In toiletries, make-up, air fresheners, candles, detergents, furniture, and furnishings.
Signs of an Overloaded Liver
We each have a unique response to a sluggish liver. Here are some of the common signs you might notice when it’s time for a gentle liver detox:
- Fatigue.
- Poor fat digestion due to low bile production.
- Weight gain.
- Nausea.
- Hot flashes. The liver is responsible for detoxifying our hormones. Sluggish liver function may contribute to hormonal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Irregular periods.
- Dark urine.
- Swellings in the legs.
- Yellow in the whites of the eyes.
- Skin rashes and itching. Toxins can build up and cause inflammation. Itching could also indicate liver disease, so check in with your doctor.
- Acne.
Do Liver Detox Supplements Work?
When it comes to supplements you must look past the clever marketing slogans and investigate the ingredients. Check out the brand’s website and look for research that backs up any claims they make for their products. This is important because poor-quality supplements can be harmful and may even cause liver injury.
Many people do not discuss the vitamin or herbal supplements they take with their doctor and presume that natural products will be fine. However many herbs and nutrients interact with medications and may not be safe in combination.
Does Rapid Weight Loss Happen With a Liver Detox?
Many of our Eat Burn Sleep members have lost weight quickly when following the 6-Week Reset plan. This is a gentle and nourishing way to detox your liver and kickstart sustainable weight loss. There are many nutritious foods (and treats) and no calorie counting or hunger pains.
Rapid weight loss liver detox diets composed of very few calories will cause malnutrition and ultimately, weight gain in the long term. They slow your metabolism and do not contain enough nutrients for your body to function healthily.
This is what EBS member Nicky has to say:
“After doing all the prep for the start of my 6-week reset, I was really fired up about getting my health and weight back on track.
Both my partner and I lost 3kgs in the first week!
The cost of the membership is cheaper than a gym membership and you get the monthly Masterclasses as well as an extensive library of movement videos, and weekly recipes.
I would definitely recommend this investment in your health, as the education is invaluable in helping you understand your food choices.”
Eating less does not speed up metabolism. Your body adjusts to the low calories and preserves the calories it gets. When you eat properly again (because let’s face it, calorie-counting diets are unsustainable and downright dull), the weight piles back on.
However, if you live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle that supports healthy liver detoxification, your liver will be healthier going forward. You will be full of vitality and not put your health at risk.
What is a Safe Liver Detox for Weight Loss?
The Eat Burn Sleep program starts with a beautiful, safe reset for the body that detoxifies and unburdens the liver so it can do its job. Our thousands of members have tried and tested the powerful protocol to kickstart excellent health. By week 2, you will feel incredible. By week 6, you feel ready to take on the world!
There are 300+ globally inspired recipes to choose from, plus meal plans, food lists, movement videos, and guided meditations to support healthy relaxation and restorative sleep.
Want to know more? Find out more about our membership options here.
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Yours in good health,
Yalda x
Yalda Alaoui is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist (with a foundation in Biomedicine) who studied with the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She has spent over a decade performing groundbreaking research in chronic inflammation and gut health.
