Hepatic overload

State in which the liver's processing capacities are exceeded by the influx of substances to metabolise: dietary toxins, drugs, alcohol, excess hormones, pesticides or environmental pollutants. It can manifest subclinically through persistent fatigue, digestive disorders, fat intolerance, morning headaches or skin manifestations (acne, eczema, urticaria). In functional naturopathy, supporting hepatic detoxification pathways is a frequently proposed approach for acne-prone or reactive skin.