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11/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Better than milk thistle seeds? Researchers say white water lily protects your liver

Maintaining a healthy liver is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. One way to keep it healthy is to supplement your diet with natural compounds that protect the liver from damage. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examines the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and its […]

11/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A natural remedy for alcohol-induced fatty liver disease found in licorice root

Drinking alcohol has become a major part of people’s social lives. People drink when they are happy, sad, stressed, or feeling any other emotion. There is some benefit to moderate drinking, but too much can harm a person’s health. In particular, this can lead to a condition called alcohol-induced fatty disease. A study in BMC Complementary and […]

10/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Consuming alcohol as a teen increases your risk of liver disease as an adult

Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden has found a link between alcohol consumption early in life and a greater risk for severe liver disease later on. The study was published in the Journal of Hepatology. For the study, the researchers analyzed data on alcohol intake of more than 40,000 men, aged 18 to […]

01/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cannabis found to reduce alcohol-induced liver disease, according to new study

It’s no secret that abusing alcohol can wreak havoc on your liver, but it’s not as widely known that cannabis can actually stem this effect. A surprising new study shows that people who abuse alcohol and also use cannabis have a reduced incidence of liver disease. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in America, causing […]

01/11/2018 / By Russel Davis

Bellflower, used in folk medicine, shown to have liver protection properties

The active ingredient in the roots of Platycodon grandiflorum, more commonly known as bellflower, contain powerful properties that help protect against liver diseases, according to an animal study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. A team of Chinese researchers examined the pharmacological activities and hepatoprotective properties of the compound Platycodin D (PD) as part of the […]

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