Alcohol and the Liver!
Introduction
The liver is a very important organ. Some say it is the second most important organ in the human body, after the brain. The consumption of alcohol stresses the liver, as it processes the intoxication. So, let's dive in and learn more about how the liver does that and what we can learn from it, to keep our liver functioning optimally, when consuming alcohol.
What the liver does
The liver performs several key functions:
- Bile production;
- Nutrients processing;
- Detoxification.
How the liver detoxes?
The liver detoxes via the following chemical processes:
- Acetylisation;
- Glutathion conjugation;
- Sulfation;
- Clucoronidation;
- Glycination;
- Methylation.
How the liver detoxes the body from alcohol?
To rid the body of alcohol, the liver uses glutathion conjugation as well as sulfation. For these processes to be able to take place, the liver primarily needs a variety of B-vitamines, glutathion, magnesium, and cysteine. It needs more than that, but the above sentence lists the major and essential building-blocks, used to process the alcohol and detox the body from it.
Where can these necessary substances be found?
B-vitamines, glutathion, magnesium, and cysteine can be found in:
- Eggs;
- Onions;
- Garlic;
- Seeds and nuts;
- Cottage cheese;
- Avocado;
- Herbs
How to prepare and support the liver when consuming alcohol
Of course, it is best not to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. But then again: no good story ever started with drinking a smoothy ... So if you do consume alcohol - or expect to do so - this is the best way to prepare and support your liver in its detoxification processes:
- Take a Vitamine B complex;
- Consume a capsule of glutathion;
- Consider eating an omelet with onions, garlic, avocado, and cottage cheese;
- Both before and after the party!
Consumption of the above will provide the liver with the substances needed for it to perform its tasks. As a result, your liver remains in a healthier state, and your hangover might be less severe.
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