Healthy metabolism of toxins (detoxification)
A variety of foreign agents, including environmental chemicals, food additives, natural food constituents, and pharmaceuticals, enter our bodies every day. Many of these compounds must undergo metabolism by specific enzymes within the body to facilitate their clearance.
The most important of the enzyme systems, which is found in the liver, includes the cytochrome P450-dependent mixed function oxidase, as well as several conjugation enzymes, including sulfotransferase, glucuronyl transferase and glutathione-S-transferase.
The balance of the reactions determines the rate of metabolism and clearance of these xenobiotic agents. Specific dietary components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, have been demonstrated to affect the efficiency of these reactions.
Nutritional therapists can provide personalised recommendations that will optimise their function and support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
