How to Reverse Liver Damage From Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a disease that can cause a number of physical problems, including liver damage. Since the liver is responsible for producing bile, it is one of the most important organs of the body and its breakdown could affect other bodily functions and even put your life at risk. If you want to reverse the liver damage caused by alcoholism, you need to get off alcohol. There are also a number of additional solutions you may be interested in trying, to improve your condition.

Things You'll Need

• Milk thistle
• Selenium
• Spinach juice
• SAMe
• Carrot seed oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Take some milk thistle. Milk thistle, native to parts of Asia, Europe and Africa, is an herb that has commonly been used to treat liver problems. You can take it in capsule form or as a tea, and it can be found in most health food stores. You should take it as directed by the individual product you choose. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or are on any prescription medication, you should first consult your doctor before taking milk thistle, to avoid any adverse interaction.

• 2

  Try taking 100mcg daily of selenium, which can be found in most health food stores. Selenium is an effective antioxidant that can be useful as a restorative for the liver. Do not take it in large doses. Do not take selenium without talking to your doctor, if you take prescription medications or are pregnant or breastfeeding, as adverse reactions may occur.

• 3

  Drink 200ml of spinach juice daily. Spinach can be helpful in aiding repair of the liver, especially in cases of cirrhosis. It is probably best to make your own spinach juice, using a juicer, as it is difficult to find it already prepared.

• 4

  Supplement with 800-1200mg of SAMe each day. SAMe, short for S-adenosylmethionine, may help to restore the function of your liver. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking a prescription antidepressant, you should not take SAMe, without first speaking to your doctor.

• 5

  Get some carrot seed oil. Carrot seed oil can help to detoxify your liver. It can be found in some health food stores and should be taken as the individual product directs.