A group of liver enzymes regulate the functionality of hepatocytes. These require the appropriate contribution of vitamins and, specifically, the B1 or thiamine, pyridoxine or B6 and B12 or cyanocobalamin, in effecting the reaction of cleansing and detoxification. The participation of these nutrients is essential in case of acute or chronic liver failure if taken drugs and medicinal plants for different purposes and to alcohol poisoning, since the metabolites are metabolized by the liver.
With a careful selection of specific foods for the nutrition of the liver, the diet can bring a good dose of these vitamins, although it may not be enough. In specific cases, special intake of these nutrients in the form of medication is the decision of the physician, who determines the type of supplement, dose and duration of drug treatment to ensure cure and side effects.
Some vitamins act specifically on the proper liver function
As data in some tables moderate acute alcohol poisoning, administered orally or intravenously, thiamine, pyridoxine or vitamin B12, to help speed recovery of injured hepatocytes and not cause more neurological damage from the poison.
* Foods rich in vitamin B1 and organic whole grains, legumes (soybeans and lentils), beef and pork.
* Foods rich in vitamin B6: the largest component by far is the wheat germ. Brewer’s yeast is also a good dietary supplement. It abounds in plants, particularly grains, nuts, pipes, nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts and cream, pistachios and the rest in this order, and in lesser amounts in certain fruits such as bananas, avocado, green vegetables such as green beans, leeks, spinach and cabbage. The ideal way to maximize the vitamin content of these foods is cooking them raw or soft and short.
* Foods rich in vitamin B12: eggs, dairy (especially cheese), fish and meat. In vegetables, is available from fermented soy such as miso or tempeh and algae, if they are rich. But the presence of this vitamin in plants is debatable, depending on whether or not the active vitamin, cyanocobalamin or similar form but inactive cobalamins.
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