Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is a detox drink really necessary for my liver?

Among the hundreds of jobs the liver has, one of the most important is its ability to clean toxins out of the blood. While there are certain beverages and foods that can support good liver function, products claiming to detox or cleanse the liver are likely not necessary for someone in otherwise good health liver-wise. In fact, some detox drinks can make you sick. In one type of detox tea, for example, six of its 18 ingredients were associated with liver injury in animal studies. To help your liver work as smoothly as possible, try increasing liver-healthy beverages like water, green tea and juices with fruits and veggies high in antioxidants. Learn more about detox drinks