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• The role of the liver in the body • The liver and THC breakdown • Signs of an overloaded liver • How you can support your liver • Nature+ and liver health in cannabis users |
Our liver is a true multitalent. It filters toxins from the blood, stores important nutrients, and produces bile, which aids digestion. Particularly interesting for cannabis users: The liver plays a key role in breaking down substances like THC. But we often pay far too little attention to it – until it eventually becomes overloaded.
It performs hard work every day. It filters out harmful substances from food, medications, alcohol, and, of course, cannabis. Without the liver, our blood would be virtually full of toxins, which could be detrimental not only to our health but also to our well-being.
If you would like to know more about THC breakdown, please take a look at our article What is the THC breakdown mechanism in the body? .
Let's get to the most exciting point for cannabis users: How does the liver break down THC? After consumption, THC enters the bloodstream and is then processed by the liver. This is where special enzymes come into play, primarily from the so-called CYP family. These enzymes ensure that THC is converted into various metabolites.
First, 11-OH-THC is formed, a substance that still has a psychoactive effect—sometimes even more potent than THC itself. This substance is then further converted into THC-COOH, which no longer has any psychoactive effect. THC-COOH then leaves the body via urine or stool. It sounds simple, but it isn't! This process can occur at different speeds for each person.
What's particularly interesting is that if your liver is stressed by other factors—such as alcohol, medication, or an unhealthy diet—this can also slow down the breakdown of THC in the liver . This is one of the reasons why some people have THC metabolites in their bodies for weeks, while others clear them more quickly.
You can find out more about this complex process in our blog Tolerance break – no thanks! .
Unfortunately, an overloaded liver often only becomes noticeable late in life. Classic symptoms can include:
Concentration problems can also occur, which places additional strain on many cannabis users. Regular users in particular should keep an eye on their liver. After all, THC metabolism directly depends on it.
Sometimes you don't even think that such symptoms could be related to the liver. But it is our most important detoxification organ and should not be underestimated.
Fortunately, there are many ways to relieve the strain on your liver. Here are a few practical tips:
Of course, consuming less cannabis can also reduce the strain on the liver. Those who consume less also have less to metabolize—logical, right? However, many don't want to abstain completely, but rather look for alternatives to support their liver detoxification while using cannabis .
If you're even more interested in how to avoid a tolerance break, you might also find this article interesting: Nature+ – How bitter substances can lower your THC tolerance .
This is where Canasups comes in. With products like Nature+, Canasups specializes in offering Germany's first supplements for cannabis consumers . Nature+ contains numerous bitter substances such as gentian, artichoke, and wormwood, which were already used in ancient times to support liver function.
Of course, one can't make any promises of healing, but many report feeling lighter with Nature+, having fewer digestive problems, and being able to better manage their tolerance. This could be an interesting option, especially for people who consume regularly.
Nature+ is vegan, laboratory-tested, made in Germany, and free of pesticides. The recommended dosage is 25 drops, three times daily. Many people consciously use it when they want to reduce their THC exposure to the liver .
If you would like to learn more, you can find further information here: Nature+ – the supplement for your THC tolerance .
But Canasups has many more exciting products in its range that can make cannabis consumption more enjoyable. Check it out at Mango+ – the supplement for a more intense high . Learn how terpenes can influence the high.
If you're generally interested in natural support for cannabis consumption, it's also worth taking a look at Germany's leading provider of cannabis supplements . Canasups remains a pioneer when it comes to clever solutions for cannabis users – so you don't have to put unnecessary strain on your liver. And that's a really good thing, isn't it?
In summary: Your liver is the most important organ when it comes to THC breakdown and detoxification. Taking care of it can positively influence not only your health but perhaps also your cannabis experience. But here, too, every body is different – and no pill in the world can work miracles. But you can certainly help a little.
