6 Diet Tips for a Healthier Liver
Eating a nutritious diet may help reduce the risk of liver damage.
Your liver helps with many functions in the body. They remove waste from your blood, and they help with digestion. Eating a nutritious diet may help support your liver function and reduce the risk of liver damage or disease.
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