Five Nutrients to Protect Your Live

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Blaylock Tip of the WeekFive Nutrients to Protect Your LiverThe liver is the largest organ in the body and one of the most important for survival. It has three major functions: metabolizing nutrients, generating bile acids, and detoxifying poisons from both within and outside the body. Bile acids are produced by liver cells and stored in the gallbladder until needed. They are critical to the digestion and absorption of fats. When fats enter the upper small bowel (which is composed of two sections — the duodenum and jejunum), the gallbladder releases bile acids that mix with the fats. This reaction forms a special chemical structure that can be further broken down by enzymes (lipases) to allow for better absorption. When bile stagnates in the gallbladder, gallstones can form, leading to possible bacteria growth. This situation often triggers gallbladder attacks that spur severe cramping and pain, particularly if the gallstones block the bile duct — the tube connecting the gallbladder to the small intestine. You can effectively prevent such attacks by regularly using the herb curcumin, which stimulates the gallbladder to release its bile. Curcumin also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent infections and inflammation in the organ. The liver itself can be damaged by a variety of medications, as well as alcohol and viruses. One of the most common medications known to destroy liver cells is acetaminophen (as found in Tylenol™). Even when taken in recommended amounts, this drug can do great harm to the liver. In fact, acetaminophen damage is the underlying cause of many liver transplants. Alcoholics are notorious for having bad livers because alcohol is a powerful liver toxin. Over time, heavy drinkers can develop severe scarring of the liver and loss of cells in that vital organ. Chronic heavy drinkers with damaged, poorly functioning alcoholic livers are also at high risk of liver cancer. This is a result of the chronic scarring, inflammation and exposure to toxins. But several powerful nutrients have been shown to help protect liver cells from damage inflicted by toxins and toxic medications: grapefruit, quercetin, curcumin, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), and methionine. Grapefruit, quercetin and curcumin all reduce the toxicity of acetaminophen as well as a number of other toxins. N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) and methionine are also both effective in treating acetaminophen poisoning. I discuss even more ways to protect your liver in my special Blaylock Wellness Report, “Dare to Detoxify: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You about the Toxic Assault on Your Body.” Editor's Notes: Prevent Heart Attacks With Natural Remedies, Not Drugs. Discover the Hidden Health Benefits of Vitamins and Supplements. Keep the Sizzle in Your Sex Life as You Age. Your Water Could Be Dangerous. Find the Truth. This e-mail is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Newsmax e-mail because you d to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below.TO ADVERTISE For information on advertising at Newsmax.com, please contact Newsmax Advertising Sales via e-mail.TO SUBSCRIBE If this News Alert has been forwarded to you and would like a subscription, please sign up for Newsmax e-mail alerts. This e-mail was sent by: Newsmax.com4152 West Blue Heron Blvd, Ste 1114 Riviera Beach, FL, 33404 USA 133098 4244-1