(Natural News) Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that can be found within every cell of your body. This antioxidant is made up of amino acids and has many important bodily functions, such as providing immune system support, neutralizing free radicals, helping the liver to handle fats and repairing DNA. Unlike other antioxidants, your body can produce glutathione […]

(Natural News) You may already know about the dangers of high cholesterol, but there’s more to learn if you want to maintain your overall well-being and liver health. The human body contains high-density lipoprotein (HDL), more popularly known as “good” cholesterol. Data from an animal study suggests that HDL has another role in protecting the liver from injury. […]

(Natural News) The U.S. government doesn’t seem to run out of ways to mess up the lives of Americans. Drs. Mark and Michele Sherwood shared an interesting fact about some of the common inflammatory foods that people need to avoid. “These foods, for the most part, are subsidized by the United States federal government,” said […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Chonnam National University in South Korea have found that Eriobotrya japonica, commonly referred to as Japanese plum or loquat, can help protect the liver from damage caused by diet or alcohol intake. In their report, they looked at how Japanese plum can help liver cells at risk of damage from alcohol or free […]

(Natural News) A recent study has found that supplementation with glutathione could help reverse liver damage associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver, which, if left untreated, can progress to a more aggressive form of liver disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is accompanied by inflammation […]

(Natural News) As an organ the size of a football, the liver plays an outsized role in maintaining good health. It filters out toxins in the bloodstream, breaks down fats, stores nutrients and balances energy metabolism. It also breaks down alcohol in the blood and helps create proteins responsible for blood clotting. This being said, the effects of an unhealthy liver […]

(Natural News) Some microorganisms can raise a person’s blood alcohol to dangerously high levels, even if he hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol his whole life. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, certain types of gut bacteria can ferment carbohydrates into alcohol within the body — a condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). A team of […]

(Natural News) Oats are a type of cereal or whole grain food that offers plenty of health benefits. It is a veritable source of fiber, which promotes good digestion and even helps people lose weight. Oats also contain high levels of antioxidants, which fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Research on its […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease today. Fatty liver is commonly caused by excessive alcohol intake. However, as its name implies, NAFLD can develop with little to no alcohol consumption. New research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggested that people with NAFLD may benefit […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common diseases in developed countries. Statistics show that about 25 percent of the world’s population suffer from this disease. As its name implies, NAFLD is not caused by excessive alcohol consumption; it is characterized by too much fat stored in liver cells. Patients with […]