Garlic To Amla: 10 Nutrient-Rich Foods To Boost Your Liver Health

The liver is a powerhouse organ that contributes to our overall health and well-being. Here’s a list of 10 such Indian superfoods loaded with vitamins, minerals, and compounds to boost liver health.

10 Nutrient-Rich Foods You Need In Your Daily Diet (Image source: Getty)

1. Leafy green vegetables: Leafy green vegetables like spinach, water spinach, kale, cabbage, fenugreek leaves, collard greens, etc., are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support the liver's detoxification processes. The fibre content in them also helps remove toxins from the body. (Image Source: Getty)

2. Garlic: This adds a unique aroma and depth of flavour to Indian cooking. The essential compounds like allicin and selenium in garlic help boost glutathione levels and enable the liver’s detox processes and immune function. Garlic also aids liver enzymes necessary for optimal liver function. (Image Source: Getty Image)

3. Lemons: They are a vitamin C powerhouse. Consuming lemon-infused water helps stimulate bile production to flush out toxins for improved digestion and liver function. The citric acid may also help in preventing liver enzyme damage. (Image Source: Getty Image)

4. Beetroot: It is packed with phytonutrients and flavonoids, like betaine, that stimulate and protect liver cells. Drinking beet juice increases bile flow and liver enzyme levels. (Image Source: Getty Images)

5. Clarified butter or ghee: It contains healthy fats that improve bile flow from the liver and protect against fatty liver disease. Ghee also enhances the liver’s capacity to remove metabolic waste products. (Image Source: Getty Images)

6. Turmeric: As the golden spice of India, turmeric's active compound, curcumin, reduces liver cell inflammation and damage. It also boosts bile flow and supports the detoxification of heavy metals and alcohol. (Image Source: Getty Images)

7. Walnuts: Loaded with an amino acid called arginine, walnuts help the liver detoxify ammonia. They also supply glutathione and omega-3s for additional liver protection. (

8. Indian gooseberry: Indian gooseberry, also called amla, Indian gooseberries are a traditional tonic for the liver. They stimulate liver cell regeneration and enhance glutathione and superoxide dismutase to prevent liver injury from toxins.

9. Licorice root: It enhances liver detoxification pathways and protects liver cells from programmed cell death induced by chemicals or medications. (Image Source: Getty Images)

10. Chia seeds: A powerful source of omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds help reduce inflammation, regulate fat metabolism and prevent liver disease progression. (Image Source: Getty Images)

Expert insights provided by Inputs by: Dr Mukesh Batra, Founder and Chairman, Dr Batra’s Healthcare. (Image Source: Getty Images)