(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a common disorder in which the livers of people who drink little to no alcohol accumulate excess fat. While largely harmless in its early stages, NAFLD can become a serious health problem if it worsens. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of NAFLD is […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Pukyong National University and Kyungpook National University in South Korea investigated the effects of schizandrin (SCH) A supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their findings appeared in the journal Nutrition Research. SCH A is a lignan found in the fruits of plants from the Schisandra genus. The researchers hypothesized that SCH A […]

(Natural News) Sleep is your body’s way of recuperating from the day’s stresses. Even animals need sleep to allow their bodies to recover lost energy. Sleep disorders, therefore, pose a significant problem in the overall health of a person. Fortunately, traditional healers have used herbal medicines since ancient times to address sleep troubles naturally. Researchers […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China evaluated the neuroactive effects of the ethanol extract of Schisandra chinensis and its components schisandrin and schisandrin B, and determined the underlying mechanisms using zebrafish behavioral profiling. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. S. chinensis (five-flavor berry) is an herbal medicine used in […]

(Natural News) Having small amounts of fat in the liver is normal. However, too much of it can lead to fatty liver disease, damaging the liver and stopping it from working normally as it should. Because the liver plays an important role in many bodily functions, keeping it healthy is essential. A study published in the […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in […]

(Natural News) Taking pharmaceutical drugs, such as acetaminophen, comes with health consequences. One of these is possible liver damage. Fortunately, a study found a natural remedy for this drug-induced liver damage. A study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines found that magnolia berry (Schisandra chinensis) has protective effects against liver damage caused by […]