(Natural News) Experts and healthcare professionals classify the abdomen into four quadrants to better identify ailments and conditions unique to each one. The right upper quadrant (RUQ) includes organs like the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder and liver, as well as the ribs and intestines. Often, pain under the ribs in this region indicates a serious […]

(Natural News) Fatty liver disease, as the name implies, is a condition marked by an accumulation of fat in the liver. If the disease is caused by excess alcohol consumption, it is referred to as alcoholic fatty liver disease. On the other hand, if it is caused by poor nutrition and obesity, it is referred […]

(Natural News) Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a life-threatening condition caused by an abnormal buildup of fat in the liver. While it is usually caused by excessive alcohol drinking, this disease can also stem from non-alcoholic means. This fat buildup could lead to inflammation in the liver, causing damage and creating […]

(Natural News) Approximately 30 percent of the American population – or around 100 million Americans – suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In some cases, this condition can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) or even liver cancer. Fortunately, people with NAFLD can reduce their […]

(Natural News) Cholesterol is a wax-like, fat-like molecule produced by the body and obtained from food. Its main functions are as a building material for cell membranes and as a component in the production of certain hormones and compounds that aid in fat digestion. However, high amounts of cholesterol in the blood lead to the […]

(Natural News) Spicy peppers are known to aid in weight loss. However, not everyone can tolerate their taste. Fortunately, there is a milder and more palatable alternative: dihydrocapsiate supplements. Dihydrocapsiate is a compound that belongs to the capsinoid family. It is structurally related to the compound capsaicin but is present in non-pungent peppers. Dihydrocapsiate not only […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Korea University in Seoul investigated the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol on hepatocytes and high-fat–induced obese mice. The results of their study, which elucidate the mechanism behind hexacosanol’s cholesterol-lowering activity, were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Policosanols are hypocholesterolemic compounds but their mechanism of action is not well-understood. The researchers hypothesized […]

(Natural News) Coenzyme Q10, also referred to as CoQ10, is a potent antioxidant naturally produced by the body. According to studies, CoQ10 supplementation is effective in addressing various health problems, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It can also help reverse the effects of NAFLD. NAFLD is a group of conditions characterized by liver fat […]

(Natural News) Nearly 40 percent of Americans are suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Many people don’t even realize that they have the condition because the symptoms of liver disease in its early stages tend to be mild or unnoticeable. Worse still, NAFLD, when left untreated, progresses to a more serious condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) — […]

(Natural News) Cirrhosis is a term for advanced liver scarring. For the most part, it’s usually associated with drinking too much over time — and for good reason. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking can lead to both short-term and long-term damage. Immediate effects include injuries (such as vehicle crashes or […]