Liver Enhancement - Substances

Introduction

This section outlines Nutritional Supplements, and other chemicals that enhance the function of the Liver.

Alkaloids

 Betaine may detoxify and stimulate the Liver and Betaine may increase the Liver's efficiency in processing Fats.  ^[1]

Amino Acids

 Arginine may facilitate the detoxification of the Liver and Liver malfunction may occur as a result of Arginine deficiency.  Arginine may inhibit the ability of excessive Alcohol (ethanol) to damage the Liver.  ^[2]

 Aspartic Acid (in non-excessive quantities) may protect the Liver from the toxic effects of some poisons. 

 Amino Acids - Branched Chain (BCAAs) supplementation may help to prevent Liver damage:  ^[3]

 BCAA supplementation may protect the Liver from the damage caused by exposure to Carbon Tetrachloride.

 Carnitine may protect the Liver from Alcohol and Lipid damage and may improve the Liver’s utilization and metabolism of Fatty Acids:  ^[4]

 People who suffer from Liver ailments have an increased risk of Carnitine deficiency.

 Cysteine may protect the Liver from the toxic effects of Alcohol and Tobacco Smoking: 

 Alliin (a derivative of Cysteine) may protect the Liver from many toxins. 

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may facilitate the detoxification function of the Liver. 

 Cystine may protect the Liver from the toxic effects of Alcohol and Tobacco smoking. 

 Glutamine may enhance the health of the Liver:  ^[5]

 Glutamine may stimulate the regeneration of the Liver.

 Glutamine may protect the Liver from Alcohol-induced toxicity. 

 Glycine may accelerate the recovery from Alcohol (ethanol)-induced Liver damage.  ^[6]

 Histidine may prevent/reverse Alcohol-induced Liver damage.  ^[7]

 Leucine may help to protect the Liver from various types of damage.  ^[8]

 Ornithine may stimulate the regeneration of the Liver.  ^[9]

 Supplemental S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may enhance the health of the Liver, and may regenerate and normalize the function of the Liver:  ^[10]

 Supplemental SAMe may help to prevent Alcohol-induced Liver damage.

 SAMe may help to prevent the Liver toxicity associated with the Prescribed Medications used in Chemotherapy.

 Taurine may reduce the Liver damage caused by Alcohol (ethanol), Paracetamol and Carbon Tetrachloride.  ^[11]

 Theanine may inhibit the ability of Alcohol (ethanol) to damage the Liver.  ^[12]

 Thioproline may protect the Liver from the damage induced by various toxins (including Acetaminophen, Tetracycline and Alcohol [ethanol]). 

 Threonine may prevent the accumulation of Fats in the Liver. 

 Tryptophan may reduce the toxic effects of Carbon Tetrachloride on the Liver.  ^[13]

Carbohydrates

 Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) may enhance the function of the Liver.  ^[14]

 Heparin concentrates in the tissues of the Liver.

Carotenoids

 Lycopene may protect the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) content of Liver cells from oxidative damage.  ^[15]

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Sunlightmay enhance the Liver's ability to detoxify detrimental drugs. 

Enzymes

        Glutathione Peroxidase protects the cells of the Liver from damage (especially Alcohol induced damage).

 Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) facilitates detoxification of the Liver.

Hormones

 Melatonin may counteract the damage caused by Cadmium, Carbon Tetrachloride and some other toxins to the Liver (e.g. it may inhibit the depletion of Glutathione in the Liver that is caused by Cadmium accumulation).  ^[16]