Foods and Supplements for Liver Support

First, it’s important to note that no food or supplement alone is known to reverse existing liver damage, and it will not cure infection from the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus.

The following foods and supplements have been shown to support liver function:

Foods:

Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries.

Bananas.

Avocado.

Barley.

Beets and beet juice.

Brown rice.

Carrots.

Fig.

Potatoes.

Oatmeal.

Cinnamon.

Garlic.

Grapes.

Grapefruit.

Prickly pear.

Papaya.

Watermelon.

Fatty fish; Salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout.

Olive oil.

Nuts such as Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds.

Cruciferous vegetables such as brussel sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Teas; Green Tea, Mint Tea, Turmeric tea, Ginger tea, and Chamomile tea.

Lemon added to water or tea.

Dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula.

Egg whites.

Supplements:

Milk thistle (silymarin).

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC).

Turmeric.

Potassium.

Omega-3 fatty acids.

Vitamin E.

Folic acid.

Calcium.

Magnesium.

If you are concerned about your liver health consult your doctor.