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03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Animal study reveals that Chinese mulberry demonstrates protective effects against liver injuries caused by oxidative stress

Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in late summer. […]

03/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Extracts from Glossogyne tenuifolia can reduce hepatocyte apoptosis, hypertrophy

Researchers from Taiwan and Vietnam investigated whether or not Glossogyne tenuifolia could improve acute liver injury caused by streptozotocin-induced diabetes. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. G. tenuifolia (hsiang ju) is used to make a traditional herbal tea in Penghu Island, Taiwan. Local residents also use it as a folk […]

02/28/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A compound in five-flavor fruit can protect the liver, says research

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a common disorder in which the livers of people who drink little to no alcohol accumulate excess fat. While largely harmless in its early stages, NAFLD can become a serious health problem if it worsens. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of NAFLD is a huge […]

02/21/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Cudrania tricuspidata extract found to have protective effects against oxidative stress-induced liver injury

South Korean researchers examined the ability of Cudrania tricuspidata leaf extracts (CTEs) to protect against oxidative stress-mediated liver injury in vitro and in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The fruits, leaves and roots of C. tricuspidata contain large amounts of vitamins B and C and flavonoids. These nutrients allow it to exhibit […]

02/07/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Schizandrin A can improve diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers from Pukyong National University and Kyungpook National University in South Korea investigated the effects of schizandrin (SCH) A supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their findings appeared in the journal Nutrition Research. SCH A is a lignan found in the fruits of plants from the Schisandra genus. The researchers hypothesized that SCH A would exert […]

12/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Hepatoprotective properties of flavonoid-enriched lotus seedpod extract

In this study, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan examined the anti-inflammatory effects of lotus seedpod extract (LSE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hepatic inflammation, as well as the underlying mechanisms, in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The endotoxin LPS plays an important role in accelerating […]

11/29/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay

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 risk of […]

10/28/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers identify protein that can protect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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 NAFLD are […]

10/23/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Whole grains uniquely benefit your liver and lower risk of liver cancer, researchers find

Keeping your liver at optimal health is crucial because this organ plays many important roles in your body. One of the ways to keep it healthy is to eat more whole grains and cereal. Following a diet rich in whole grains and dietary fiber may lower your risk of liver cancer, according to a study […]

10/21/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers study the pharmacokinetic properties of a compound derived from red sage

Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate is a water-soluble compound derived from tanshinone IIA, the active component of the medicinal plant red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Also known as danshen, this powerful herb has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat chronic diseases, most notably cerebrovascular diseases and cardiovascular diseases. According to numerous studies, sodium tanshinone IIA […]

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