(Natural News) Milk thistle is flowering plant that is often used as a herbal remedy due to its healing qualities. When used correctly, milk thistle extract can provide a number of health benefits, including promoting liver health and protecting it from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Your liver normally contains a small amount of fat. This […]

(Natural News) Cutting back on carbs pays off — a study in Cell Metabolism suggests a carbohydrate-restricting diet to improve metabolism and reduce liver fat. The study, carried out by researchers from Sweden, looked at how a carbohydrate-restricted diet enhanced metabolism and improved liver fat levels in the body. In conducting the study, the research team put […]

(Natural News) It is normal to have a small amount of fat in your liver. However, if too much fat builds up in the cells of your liver, you might be at risk of fatty liver disease. This could cause damage to your liver and prevent it from functioning as well as it should. Fortunately, you […]

(Natural News) If your bad diet or excess weight is causing problems for your liver, consider increasing your intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An article on Natural Health 365 states that the omega-3 fatty acid can help mitigate the worst effects of liver damage, up to and including full-fledged liver disease. Researchers are still working […]

(Natural News) A traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Sinisan can help treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in China evaluated the beneficial effects of Sinisan on NAFLD. Sinisan is made up of four herbal medicines: […]

(Natural News) Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of […]