(Natural News) The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes occurring inside the body. It is also responsible for metabolizing a number of xenobiotics, or synthetic chemicals. Because of its functions, the liver is more exposed to toxic chemical substances — particularly modern medications — than any organ in the body. Hepatoxicity, or liver damage […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India assessed the hepatoprotective activity of Limnophila repens (creeping marshweed) against paracetamol. They reported their findings in a study published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. The liver plays a central role in all metabolic processes inside the body. It is responsible for metabolizing a number of xenobiotics. Because of its function, […]

(Natural News) In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible, thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health, many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes, including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses, eating the healthiest possible foods, and exercising regularly. One of the most common changes expecting mothers make […]

(Natural News) Recent studies indicate a renewed interest in herbal medicine. Researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Brazil looked at the potential health benefits of the traditional medicinal plant called jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum) and found that its leaves exhibit potent analgesic and liver-protective effects. Jurubeba is a small tree […]

(Natural News) One of the many side effects of taking acetaminophen drugs is liver damage. Keeping the liver healthy is essential because it plays many vital roles in the proper functioning of the whole body. To protect your liver from damage, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil suggest taking lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that spirulina is beneficial to people with diabetes. In this study, researchers from the University of Western Brittany in France explored the hepatoprotective, antihyperglycemic, and antidiabetic properties of spirulina. The researchers looked at the effects of spirulina supplementation on diabetic rats. They hypothesized that supplementation with […]

(Natural News) The liver has a lot going on in a day, but one of the most important things it does is to clear toxins from the body. This makes it prone to many diseases, including liver toxicity, after repeated exposure to toxins such as medication and excessive amounts of alcohol. A study published in the […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the presence of excess fat in the liver, is approaching epidemic proportions – with experts estimating the prevalence at 20 to 30 percent worldwide. And, since NAFLD is strongly linked to being overweight, the alarming rise of liver disease is expected to continue. But, according to natural health […]