INGREGDIENT DETOXIFICATION/NATURAL CLEANSING Alfalfa Leaf This perennial herb provides beta-carotene and vitamins C, E, and K. Alfalfa not only helps keep calcium in bones, it helps keep calcium out of the linings of arteries. The properties of alfalfa leaf are helpful in maintaining kidney, liver, and urinary tract health. It is known as an excellent body detoxifier. Aloe Vera Aloe vera juice has natural detoxifying abilities and also improves bowel regularity. Aloe increases protein absorption as it helps to decrease the amount of unfriendly bacteria and yeast in the digestive tract. Apple Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber such as pectin helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, thus providing excellent cardiovascular health support. The insoluble fiber in apples provides bulk in the intestinal tract, holding water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system. Apples are also a rich source of vitamins A and C as well as calcium and potassium. Beets Beet juice has traditionally been used as a natural health remedy to detox and build the blood. It contains betaine, a natural substance that helps support optimum liver function. Betaine has also been found to help support lower homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is a substance that is known to damage blood vessels, and elevated levels can increase the risk of heart disease. Betaine-HCL Betaine hydrochloride is also known as hydrochloric acid (HCL) or stomach acid. This plant-based nutrient helps the body digest food by breaking up fats and proteins. Healthy stomach acid is needed for a healthy digestive tract. If you have low stomach acid, even the most nutrient-rich foods cannot be properly digested. Bladderwrack, Kelp and Other Edible Sea Vegetables Bladderwrack, kelp and other edible sea vegetables can help prevent the absorption of dibenzo-p-dioxintype carcinogens in the gastrointestinal tract. In one study, conducted at the Fukuoka Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences in Japan, rats were fed toxins and then given a seaweed chaser. Results showed that the seaweed accelerates toxin excretion, which reduces the amount of damage toxins can do. Kelp is also a great source of iodine, an essential mineral for the thyroid gland, which controls our metabolism. Broccoli The phytonutrient compounds found in broccoli actually signal our genes to increase production of enzymes involved in detoxification, the cleansing process through which our bodies eliminate harmful compounds. One unique phytochemical called isothiocyanate appears to help boost your liver’s ability to detoxify carcinogens to which you are exposed. Burdock Root A potent blood purifier, burdock root removes heavy metals such as mercury along with other toxins. Containing up to 45% inulin along with arctiopicrin, arctiin and tannins, burdock helps to purify and strengthen the liver. Cabbage Cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable, is a potent source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and other nutrients. The phytonutrient compounds in cabbage signal the body’s genes to increase production of enzymes involved in detoxification, the cleansing process through which our bodies eliminate harmful compound
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