What Is Sluggish Liver?
A sluggish liver is a liver that doesn’t detoxify very well. It’s very slow at detoxifying.
How Do I Know If I Have Sluggish Liver?
How do I know if I have sluggish liver? My doctor told me that my liver enzymes are normal.
When looking at blood work for liver function everyone looks at enzymes like AST and ALT. These tests are for liver health. One of the major detoxification pathways in the liver is CYP 450 system. This is a major detoxification system for the liver.
Symptoms of Sluggish Liver Are
- Feeling fatigued or sluggish all the time
- Weight gain
- Cravings or blood sugar issues
- Headaches
- Poor digestion
- Nausea
- Acne
- Heavy menstrual flow and cramping
- Intolerant of strong smells
How Did I Get Sluggish Liver?
Sluggish liver can come from family genetics, eating a diet filled of processed foods, high sugar, high fat, over consumption of alcohol, medications, smoking, etc.
Is Testing Available for Sluggish Liver?
We have genetic testing that specifically targets your CYP 450 system to see how well it’s working.
What Can Be Done About It?
Depending on lifestyle sometimes a simple detox tea can help to major changes in lifestyle and eating. We can help with your sluggish liver through IV therapy, genetic liver testing, and more.
Schedule an Appointment
If you have a sluggish liver or other gut related health issues, schedule an appointment today.