Tired all the time? Maybe your liver is whispering for help

01 Signs of an overloaded liver
02 Diet and lifestyle: what’s good for your liver
03 Plants from European liver science
04 Conscious liver routines in everyday life
05 Conclusion

Why liver awareness, nutrition and botany play a role in your energy

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel tired and exhausted even though you get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet? The answer could lie in one of the most important but often overlooked organs – the liver.

The liver is one of the most metabolically active organs in the human body. It is involved in hundreds of biochemical processes – from the utilization of nutrients and the regulation of blood sugar levels to the conversion of endogenous and exogenous substances.

Contrary to what is often assumed, the liver is not an organ that needs to be “cleaned”. It works continuously and adapts to changing requirements. This is precisely why it is worth consciously supporting it in everyday life – especially in phases of increased stress.

Scientific reviews show that changes in liver metabolism are closely linked to energy balance, fatigue and general well-being (e.g. Younossi et al., 2018).

Why liver stress often manifests itself subtly

The liver itself has no pain receptors. Changes in its function are therefore not noticeable through classic pain, but rather indirectly – for example via:

• persistent tiredness or exhaustion
• Lower load capacity
• a feeling of “heaviness” or inner imbalance
• Hormonal fluctuations

Such signs are non-specific and can have many causes. They are not a diagnostic criterion, but can be a reason to take a more conscious look at your own lifestyle and metabolism.

Studies describe connections between liver metabolism, hormonal regulation and energy balance, especially during chronic stress (Scapagnini et al., 2011).

Diet and lifestyle: what’s good for your liver

A liver-conscious lifestyle is not based on extremes, but on continuity. These include:

Liver-friendly diet

• lots of plant-based food with secondary plant substances
• Bitter substances from vegetables and herbs (e.g. chicory, artichoke)
• Adequate protein intake in moderate amounts

Reduction of stressful factors

• Highly processed foods
• High sugar and alcohol consumption
• Permanent stress and lack of sleep

Movement and rhythm

Regular exercise supports energy and fat metabolism – processes in which the liver is centrally involved.

Plants of European hepatology

In European herbalism, certain plants have traditionally been used in connection with the liver. This knowledge still forms the basis of modern herbal compositions today.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)

The characteristic plant substance silymarin has been intensively studied, including in the context of liver metabolism and oxidative stress (Abenavoli et al., 2018; Federico et al., 2017).

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus)

Artichoke leaves contain bitter substances such as cynarin and polyphenols. Studies have looked at their influence on fat metabolism and liver values, among other things (Kraft, 1997; Panahi et al., 2018).

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

A classic plant of folklore, rich in phytochemicals and bitter substances and described in scientific reviews as a source of bioactive compounds (González-Castejón et al., 2012).

Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum)

Immortelle is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids and is traditionally valued in Mediterranean botany. Scientific studies are investigating its antioxidant and cell-protective properties, also in the context of liver-related metabolic processes (Antunes Viegas et al., 2014).

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Cloves contain high amounts of phenolic compounds, especially eugenol. Studies describe antioxidant properties and a possible role in protecting against oxidative stress, which is also relevant for the liver (Cortés-Rojas et al., 2014).

Conscious liver routines in everyday life

In addition to diet and lifestyle, many people rely on plant-based routines to consciously support liver-related metabolic processes in everyday life.

Modern compositions combine classic plants from European hepatology with polyphenol-rich plants from other traditional systems of medicine.

THE PURIST from Ogaenics makes targeted use of this knowledge and combines it:

• Milk thistle, artichoke and dandelion as classic liver plants in European botany
• supplemented by the certified organic plant complex Hepure™ made from immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Immortelle and clove are particularly rich in polyphenols and phenolic compounds. In research, these plant substances are being studied in connection with antioxidant properties and cellular protection, among other things – processes that are also relevant for liver metabolism.

The result is a formula that combines traditional herbalism with modern botanical research – as a daily, gentle accompaniment without extreme programs or short-term approaches.

Conclusion: liver awareness instead of short-term solutions

The liver is not a silent problem organ, but a highly active partner of our metabolism. It deserves attention – not in the form of radical programs, but through sustainable nutrition, lifestyle and, where appropriate, traditionally used plants.

A conscious approach to energy, stress and regeneration can help to make your everyday life more balanced in the long term.