Detoxing Your Liver While on Long-Term Medication

If you’ve been on blood pressure or cholesterol meds for years, you might feel like your system is "clogged." You see ads for 3-day liver flushes and wonder if you should "cleanse" the chemicals out. As an integrative healer, I have to give you a serious warning: most commercial "liver detoxes" are a scam, and some can actually be dangerous when mixed with your prescriptions.

Your liver doesn't need a "flush." It needs support.

The Liver's Real Job

Your liver is the most advanced chemical processing plant on earth. It breaks down every medication you take so your body can use it and then safely discard the leftovers. According to the Mayo Clinic, the risk isn't "buildup"—it’s "overload."

When you take too many different substances at once, your liver can become inflamed. This is why adding a "detox supplement" can actually make things worse.

Supporting the Filter Naturally

Instead of a harsh cleanse, focus on these three supports:

1. Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli and kale contain sulforaphane, which helps the liver package up toxins for removal.
2. Hydration: Water is the only true "flush." It carries the processed waste out through your kidneys.
3. Glutathione Support: Eat sulfur-rich foods like garlic and onions to help your body produce its own master antioxidant.

Quality Over Quantity

The best way to protect your liver is to be on the highest quality, most targeted medications possible. Older generics often have more "inactive" fillers that your liver has to work through. We help patients get the advanced, brand-name medications that are often cleaner and easier on the system, all for $40 a month.

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