Eat This Organic Food, It Can Save Your Liver

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Here is a recent tip from RealAge.com.

Have you heard of Aflatoxin?  Aflatoxin is a substance produced by certain molds that show up on foods like peanuts and corn.  The toxin has been known to cause damage to the liver, and is so problematic that the FDA has set limits on how much of these food source, ie: corn and peanuts, can safely be in our diet.

But here is the good news.  Researchers have found that Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, found richly in spinach, may help to reduce the absorption of aflatoxin into the liver. Researchers believe that chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, bond to aflatoxin to form a beneficial substance that is not as easily absorbed by the intestines and therefore less processed in the liver.

Other foods with similar benefits include:

Broccoli, Parsley, Green Beens, Kale, Arugala and Leeks.