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The Liver is the Key for Fat Loss
By George James
The good Lord created many magnificent things about the human body. One of these very magnificent things is our liver. The liver is a very critical organ with many important functions. One of its primary functions is to emulsify or break down fat in the body.
The liver is able to do this by synthesizing a liquid known as bile. After the bile is created by the liver it is stored in the gallbladder, and it is responsible for breaking down fat so the fat is not distributed all over the body. However, the bile needs to stay healthy in order to perform this integral function. It remains healthy by receiving the proper nutrients. One of the key nutrients for the bile liquid is lecithin. Lecithin is found in eggs. Yes, believe it or not good wholesome eggs can actually help reduce body fat. Additionally, fresh lemon juice and water are two other important ingredients for the bile. These ingredients help keep the bile liquid thin. This is important because if the bile is thick it cannot do its job in breaking down fats. There are several reasons why the bile liquid thickens and is not able to do its job of fat metabolism. When the liver becomes overwhelmed with toxins the bile thickens and is unable to do its job in breaking down fats. First, medications are a big reason for toxic build up in the liver. The problem with many medications is that they contain many foreign chemicals that our poor liver has a difficult time breaking down. Therefore, if an individual becomes too dependent on their doctor’s medication, he will eventually end up with a liver filled with waste products. The liver acts as a detoxifier for the body but can be over taxed with toxins and unable to perform all its duties. Acetaminophen is one ingredient found in Tylenol. It was discovered in one study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center that of 307 cases of liver injury or damage 35% had acetaminophen associated with it as the cause of liver damage. Other medications that have adverse affects on the liver include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cholesterol lowering drugs, anti-diabetic drugs, and triglyceride-lowering drugs. | |
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Another item that creates a toxic liver and impedes the liver’s ability to break down fat are trans fatty acids or trans fats. Trans fats can be found in processed foods, foods found at many of the popular fast food restaurants, and margarine. Too much caffeine and alcohol can also cause problems for the liver and alcohol may cause serious damage. Finally, sugar is also another product that can cause serious problems for the liver. Sugar causes yeast known as candida to flourish in the body. Then, the yeast causes sugar to form acetaldehyde, a neurotoxin that raises ammonia levels in the blood stream thus causing liver damage.
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In conclusion, we can see that the liver truly is the key to successful fat loss. If we give our bodies toxins through foods and medications again and again we create a toxic liver, and it cannot do its job in breaking down fats. Instead, fats begin to accumulate throughout the body and our overall health and energy drop. Preventing Toxcity Buildup Here are a few things to keep in mind in helping to prevent toxicity buildup in the liver.
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