It contains 4 times more vitamin C than orange.
Rich, copious, fatty or alcoholic meals harm our liver. A central organ of our body, it nevertheless needs to be pampered to function well. The number 1 rule to protect your liver before excesses is to rest it by eating a light dinner and avoiding animal proteins in the evening. Another 100% natural tip, a fruit that we love for its tangy and sweet flavor would also offer a protective action on the liver.
In addition to its pleasant taste, this “superfruit” is known for its anti-inflammatory, astringent, hypoglycemic effects and its general tonic effect. This is particularly thanks to its richness in anthocyanins, antioxidants capable of strengthen the resilience of the liver in the face of external attacks such as excess food. It is also very rich in vitamin C (it contains 4 times more than orange), “a vitamin that is very beneficial in improving liver health and fighting against oxidation of liver cells“, reminds us Professor Patrick Marcellin, hepatologist. A study carried out by the National Institute for Research and Development in Animal Biology and Nutrition in Balotești in Romania showed that this fruit, taken daily for 4 weeks, helped to “detoxify” the liver cells and clean them of fats.
“This fruit has long been used to treat all kinds of ailments: it is known to be a good diuretic and to have digestive properties capable of reducing heartburn“, we can read in the Great Book of Essential Oils, Hydrosols and Vegetable Oils (ed. DBS). This black and fleshy berry is the blackcurrant, a fruit that we tend to forget in our diet. However, it is delicious in smoothies, yogurts, porridges or to accompany red meats, especially game.
Its season is short since it is found on market stalls between July and September, but it is possible to find it in a frozen version all year round. A small handful a day before a big meal will help you avoid a liver attack. Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is also interesting in herbal tea. Allow 2.5 grams of fruit for 250 ml of simmering water, let it infuse for about 10 minutes before filtering and drink 1 to 4 cups (250 ml) per day. No contraindications are reported for the consumption of blackcurrants.