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Vitamins to Maintain Healthy Liver

Vitamins to maintain healthy liver. In most liver diseases specific micronutrients-vitamins and minerals-are affected, some of these micronutrients have specific functions in the liver, promoting and preserving their health. Among them are:

Vitamin C
It has antioxidant and helps the liver detoxify. The principal sources: fruits, citrus, kiwi, strawberry, red pepper and parsley among others.

Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin
Involved in the metabolism of lipids and proteins. It also has an antioxidant, combating oxidative damage of cells. The main sources are: green leafy vegetables, yeast, flaked corn, almonds or algae.

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