A Protein That May Help Protect Your Liver From Scarring
Researchers discovered that a protein called ANGPTL6 may help prevent liver scarring (fibrosis), a serious condition that develops when the liver gets damaged …
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Green Tea and Antioxidants Protect Duck Livers from Mold Toxin Damage
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds—EGCG (found in green tea) and glutathione (a protein your body makes)—can protect duck livers from damage …
Read MoreCoriander Seeds May Help Protect Your Liver from Obesity Damage
Researchers tested whether coriander seed extract could help protect the liver in obese rats. They found that while the extract didn't help rats lose weight, …
Read MoreNew Marigold Extract Delivery System May Help Protect Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers developed a new way to deliver quercetagetin, a protective compound found in marigolds, to help protect the liver from alcohol-related damage. The …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Iridoids May Help Protect Your Liver
Scientists reviewed research on special compounds found in medicinal plants called iridoids to see if they could help treat liver diseases. Liver problems like …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Protect Liver Damage From Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called total flavones from Abelmoschus manihot on mice with diabetes-related liver damage. The extract comes from a …
Read MoreAdding Lecithin to Fish Food Prevents Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that adding a natural supplement called lecithin to high-fat fish food can prevent fatty liver disease in largemouth bass. When fish ate …
Read MoreZinc May Help Protect Your Liver From Chronic Disease
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether 14 different vitamins and minerals affect chronic liver disease. They found that zinc …
Read MoreCoQ10 Plus Diabetes Medicine May Better Protect Your Liver
Researchers tested whether adding a natural supplement called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to a common diabetes medicine could better protect the liver in rats with …
Read MoreBee Product May Help Protect Your Liver From Fatty Foods
Researchers from Indonesia tested a natural substance called propolis—a sticky material that bees make—to see if it could protect the liver from damage caused …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Protect Livers from Fat Buildup
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called Ophiopogonis japonicus polysaccharide (OJP), found in a traditional plant, may help protect liver cells …
Read MoreA Protein That Protects Your Liver From Fat Damage
Scientists discovered that a protective protein called IL-19 helps keep your liver healthy by fighting inflammation and preventing fat buildup. Using mice, …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Fatty Liver Disease in Overweight Adults
Researchers studied 201 adults with extra weight to understand how vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease. They found that people with low vitamin D were …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Protect Livers Damaged by Alcohol
Researchers tested a compound called sodium orthovanadate (SOV) to see if it could protect rat livers from damage caused by alcohol and fatty foods. The study …
Read MoreNew Combo Treatment May Protect Liver Damage in Diabetics
Researchers tested a combination of two natural compounds—ginsenoside-MC1 and irisin—to see if they could protect the liver from damage in diabetic rats. The …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Could Help Protect Livers from Alcohol Damage
Researchers created a tiny delivery system to help a natural liver-protecting compound called silymarin reach liver cells more effectively. The problem with …
Read MoreCan Mulberry Leaves Protect Your Liver From Food Toxins?
Researchers tested whether mulberry leaf extracts could protect mouse livers from damage caused by aflatoxin B1, a harmful substance sometimes found in …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetics?
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to see if vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Shows Promise for Liver Disease Treatment
Researchers reviewed studies on Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (AMK), a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years, to understand how it …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Mix Helps Prevent Liver Disease in Chickens
Researchers tested whether adding medicinal herbs to chicken feed could prevent a serious liver disease that affects egg-laying hens. They studied 384 chickens …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Your Liver from Damage
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei FJG2337 may protect the liver from injury in mice. This …
Read MoreHeat-Treated Ginseng May Help Protect Liver From Chemotherapy Damage
Researchers studied how ginseng, especially when heat-treated, might protect the liver from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug called …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D May Help Protect Teen Livers from Fat Buildup
Researchers studied nearly 950 teenagers to understand how vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease, a condition where too much fat builds up in the liver. …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Protect Your Liver From Cancer Drug Damage?
Cyclophosphamide is a powerful cancer-fighting drug, but it can damage the liver as a side effect. Researchers wanted to know if vitamin D could help protect …
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