How do prunes support detoxification pathways initiated by the liver, according to systemic descriptions?
By aiding efficient waste elimination and speeding up transit time for processed waste products
The text clarifies that the liver's innate detoxification process involves complex chemical transformations to make fat-soluble toxins water-soluble so they can be excreted, primarily through bile into the stool or urine. Prunes do not replace this function; rather, they provide supportive assistance to the elimination system that relies on the liver's work. Due to their high fiber content, prunes promote regular bowel movements. This increased regularity speeds up the transit time for bile, which carries these processed waste products. This efficient elimination process reduces the overall burden on the systemic filtering organs, which is a supportive action, but it is fundamentally different from the liver itself being 'cleaned' or having toxins actively scrubbed out of its cells.
