Milk thistle, we now know, works by
increasing glutathione in the liver.
Glutathione is our number one
miracle de-tox molecule. It can beat
almost all the pirates I have been talking
about. But it’s a bitter war because for
every pirate molecule that runs off the
ship, we lose a glutathione soldier. It has
to be replaced constantly.
So when we are exposed to chemicals in
any concentration, we need LOTS of
glutathione.
Silymarin, from milk thistle is one source.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is another
source; so is alpha lipoic acid.
In fact, alpha-lipoic acid (or these days
R-lipoic acid) is probably your number one
"liver friend". The superior antioxidant
effects of R-lipoic acid are already well known for supporting healthy
mitochondrial function, helping to preserve youthful cellular energy
levels.
Foods that promote
glutathione production:- Fresh, raw milk and eggs
- Alpha lipoic acid found in
red meats and organ
meats (grass-fed),
spinach, tomatoes, peas,
and brussel sprouts - Indian spice, curcumin
- Sulfur rich foods such as
garlic, onions and
cruciferous vegetables - Milk thistle and cumin