Expert tells of six blood-cleansing foods

On February 9, Alexander Umnov, a lecturer at the Department of Fundamental Medical Disciplines of the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education and a practicing surgeon, talked to Izvestia about blood purifying products.

The first on the expert's list was water without coloring agents. Thanks to it, the necessary electrolytes are supplied from outside and the extra ones are excreted with urine. In addition to water, garlic helps. It not only increases immunity, but also inactivates toxins in the blood. Garlic also revitalizes the cardiovascular system.

"[Also] Lemon. This citrus fruit boosts the body's immune properties due to its high vitamin C content. In addition, lemon promotes a faster breakdown of fats," shared the interlocutor of the publication.

Among other things, he noted blueberries - it promotes faster recovery of liver cells, stimulates the production of certain enzymes, and helps to eliminate toxins, including harmful chemicals, from the body.

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, in turn, regenerate liver and kidney tissue, promoting better removal of toxins from the blood. And turmeric helps fight inflammation and synthesize necessary enzymes in the liver, concluded Umnov.

Earlier, nutritionist, doctor of medical sciences Mariyat Mukhina told what products remove toxins. According to her, in this effective fiber in vegetables, fruits and cereals. Mukhina singled out Brussels sprouts, apples, carrots, peas and bran among the products especially rich in fiber, i.e. dietary fibers that improve intestinal function.