Several studies have suggested the bladder is one of the most responsive organs to induction of detoxification enzymes by extract.

The paldoxins inhibit the fungi's detoxification enzymes.

These detoxification enzymes trigger ongoing antioxidant action for at least 72 hours.

Isothiocyanates have been shown to induce phase II detoxification enzymes involved in the xenobiotic metabolism of carcinogens.

Furthermore, detoxification enzymes, such as cytochromes P450 have increased activities in the gut due to the normal requirement for protection from food-borne toxins.

Development of isothiocyanate-enriched broccoli, and its enhanced ability to induce phase 2 detoxification enzymes in mammalian cells.

Which is not to say that ethyl alcohol drops do not work - they could help a chemical-sensitive patient by stimulating the liver to produce more detoxification enzymes.

In another study, described on p 233, certain artificial food colourings have been found to inhibit crucial detoxification enzymes.

The alcohol in alcoholic drinks is itself an organic solvent, and it 'competes' with several other solvents for detoxification enzymes, slowing their breakdown.

The similarity of these molecules to useful metabolites therefore means that different detoxification enzymes are usually required for the metabolism of each group of endogenous toxins.