The Benefits of Spearmint for Liver Health, Curated by Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Leticia Soares

Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

Spearmint may help improve your digestive and liver health when consumed in moderation. It has antispasmodic properties, acting in relieving spasms and intestinal gas. The herb helps the proper functioning of the liver by increasing bile production, which is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps with digestion. Spearmint is rich in antioxidants that help protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals, the antioxidants properties of the herb can be attributed to its good levels of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, bioactive compounds that also have anti-inflammatory properties. It is important to consume the herb in moderation and it is not recommended to take spearmint capsules before talking to a doctor, since in large doses, spearmint may harm the liver or kidneys.

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Expert opinion from Carolina Castro

PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor’s Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia

Spearmint has important antioxidants and in small amount can help liver decrease oxidative stress, however, in large doses, spearmint may harm the liver or kidneys.

Expert opinion from Madison Deakin

Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia

Spearmint can support the liver in the detoxification process, but in large amounts it can actually quite harmful for the liver.

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