hepatotoxicity
08/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Borage seed oil found to mitigate effects of radiation therapy on the liver
Also known as starflower, borage (Borago officinalis) is an herbaceous flowering plant most known for being the source of borage oil. Like many other plant-based oils, borage oil contains a powerful anti-inflammatory compound known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); however, borage oil is unique in that its GLA content is remarkably high. With this in mind, […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flour made from orchid tubers can protect the liver from drug-induced toxicity
A severe side effect of drug treatment is liver damage. In some cases, a specific medication that a physician may have prescribed to treat a disease may make it worse for your liver – the organ primarily responsible for purifying toxins in the blood. One such case is isoniazid, a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis. While […]
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