(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the United States. As its name implies, NAFLD has nothing to do with alcohol use but is commonly associated with metabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes or high triglycerides. People with NAFLD can have either one of two types: simple fatty liver, […]

(Natural News) Despite its bad rap, alcohol is known to have anti-inflammatory benefits. In fact, studies have found that moderate alcohol consumption can reduce biomarkers of inflammation. However, not everyone can enjoy this benefit. According to the latest research, drinking alcohol can do you more harm than good if you’re already suffering from chronic inflammation or […]

(Natural News) Multiple studies have found that eating more fish and plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains — typical components of the Mediterranean diet — contribute to good health even in old age. According to Harvard Medical School researchers, people who stick to a Mediterranean diet have a 46 percent higher chance of healthy […]

(Natural News) The presence of fat in the liver does not immediately lead to health problems — so long as it does not constitute five to 10 percent of the liver’s weight. But when too much fat accumulates, it results in liver steatosis, a condition that’s usually triggered by excessive alcohol consumption. Liver steatosis can […]

(Natural News) According to research, around 100 different species of medicinal plants have been documented in Saudi Arabia. Among them, at least 35 were confirmed to be natural remedies traditionally used to treat liver disorders. Some of the most notable ones include Acacia mellifera (black thorn), Aerva javanica (kapok bush), Atriplex subrecta (sprawling saltbush) and Solanum surattense (Surattense nightshade), which […]

(Natural News) In the 1960s, inhabitants of Crete, Greece and Southern Italy had some of the lowest rates of chronic diseases and some of the highest life expectancies in the world. According to research, this was the result of eating more fruits and vegetables traditionally grown in their region, as well as plenty of nuts, seeds, beans, seafood […]

(Natural News) In this study, Greek researchers investigated the effects of the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) on the clinical, biochemical and inflammatory profile of patients with simple liver steatosis. Their results were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Diet is a modifiable key factor and target for the prevention or management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). […]

(Natural News) People who drink coffee every day are less likely to develop liver cancer, according to a recent review. Published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, it revealed that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day have a 20 percent reduced risk of liver cancer than those who do not drink coffee at […]

(Natural News) Greek researchers studied the effects of the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) on the clinical, biochemical and inflammatory profile of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients with simple steatosis. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.  Diet is a modifiable key factor targeted in the prevention and management of NAFLD. To measure the […]

(Natural News) Strength training can reduce liver fat and improve blood sugar levels, according to a recent animal study. A team of researchers from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Sao Paulo, Brazil studied the effects of strength training exercises on obese mice and found that the exercises led to a 25–30 percent reduction of liver […]