Case Study on Detoxification

Every day your body is exposed to harmful chemicals.  Once these chemicals enter the body they are referred to as xenobiotic.  A xenobiotic is a chemical compound (such as a drug, pesticide, or carcinogen) that is foreign to a living organism.  Many of these xenobiotics are also endocrine disruptors, meaning they may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. 

Our liver, kidneys, large intestines, lymphatic system and sweat glands all work together to reduce the buildup of these chemicals.  This process is called detoxification or detox.  Of these organ systems, your liver plays one of the largest roles.  

First, everyone has a different toxin exposure.  Secondly, we all have genetic differences in how a person’s body is able to produce the enzymes that regulate detoxification.  Finally, a person’s eating pattern can either support or hinder the body’s ability to process and eliminate toxins.   

Lets learn detoxification pathways through Case Study