The liver performs over 500 functions — from filtering toxins to metabolising fats. Supporting liver health has become increasingly relevant for many UK adults.
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Signs your liver may need support
- Persistent fatigue and sluggishness, especially after meals
- Bloating and digestive discomfort after fatty foods
- Skin issues — dull complexion, itching
- Sensitivity to alcohol or difficulty metabolising it
- Elevated liver enzymes on a blood test (ALT, AST, GGT)
If you have concerns about liver health, always consult a GP.
Which liver supplement ingredients are evidence-backed?
Milk thistle (silymarin)
The most researched liver supplement ingredient. Silymarin supports liver cell regeneration, reduces oxidative stress in liver tissue, and supports normal liver enzyme levels. Look for standardised extracts providing at least 70-80% silymarin.
Artichoke leaf extract
Stimulates bile production, supporting the breakdown and elimination of fats. Also shown to support healthy cholesterol metabolism in the liver.
Schisandra
An adaptogenic berry with hepatoprotective properties, supporting antioxidant defence in liver cells.
L-Ornithine and L-Methionine
Amino acids involved in the urea cycle and methylation processes, both central to normal liver detoxification pathways.
What to avoid in liver supplements
- Unstandardised herbal extracts — milk thistle with no silymarin percentage stated is essentially worthless
- Proprietary blends — hidden ingredient amounts mean you cannot evaluate what you are getting
- Excessive ingredient lists — more ingredients means less of each
BestLiver — transparent, evidence-based liver support
BestLiver combines milk thistle (standardised to 80% silymarin), artichoke leaf extract, schisandra, L-ornithine and L-methionine at disclosed, meaningful doses. No proprietary blends, no hidden fillers.
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