(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) 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) 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) 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 […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world for a good reason. A recent study showed that primates placed on this diet refrained from overeating and succeeded in keeping a healthy weight. In contrast, other primates that received a Western diet ate more food than they needed to. These overeaters became overweight. The […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) also affects cardiovascular health. Patients with this liver disorder are much more likely to develop heart disease or experience a stroke. NAFLD is the most widespread hepatic condition in the United States. Characterized by fat comprising more than five percent of the liver, NAFLD can develop into a more serious disease. […]

(Natural News) Consuming large amounts of curcumin — the bioactive compound present in the spice turmeric — may help improve obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with both. An Iranian study found that taking curcumin supplements decreases factors that contribute to the two health conditions. The researchers compared the effects of a curcumin […]

(Natural News) The berries of Schisandra sphenanthera displayed protective effects on the liver. Chinese researchers showed that an extract made from the dried fruit could delay the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A cousin to the five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) favored by natural health practitioners, S. sphenanthera is also extensively used in China. Its fruits undergo drying and extraction processes to […]

(Natural News) Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggested that this nutrient can help prevent liver cell death and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to the study, nicotinamide exhibits anti-lipotoxic activity. Lipotoxicity, which […]