Category Archives: Liver

For those with fatty liver disease, controlling blood sugar may help to reduce their risk of liver scarring and disease progression. There are currently no approved drugs to treat the condition, so researchers are hopeful that lifestyle interventions could help to decrease some of the more serious side effects. According to a new study by ...click here to read more

Navigating liver health can be challenging. Countless products tell you they can help “cleanse” your liver to keep it healthy, particularly following a period of overindulgence. Hey, it’s nice to have a backup plan if you’re planning on drinking too many beverages or taking back a tub of ice cream, right? But let’s get real ...click here to read more

According to new research from the University of Tsukuba, exercise could be the key to a healthy liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder worldwide, which is why it has become the focus of many studies in the past few years. The condition is characterized by fat accumulation in liver ...click here to read more

If you’ve been doing everything right to limit your risk for COVID-19, there may be one thing that you simply can’t defend against: its effect on your mental health. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that many Americans are gaining weight and drinking more as a means of coping with the ...click here to read more

Everybody has those frustrating areas where no matter what you do, the fat just won’t disappear. It could be your arms, your sides, or your chin. Of course, you can see that so you know it’s there. Further, the fat on your chin or your arms isn’t really harmful to your health. The fat around ...click here to read more

What you eat and drink can have a profound effect on your liver health. That easily translates into overall health. Your liver plays a significant role in overall health and functionality. It plays a key role in metabolism and nutrient absorption and removes waste and toxins from your body. When it’s not functioning optimally, bad ...click here to read more

If your liver is healthy, there is a good chance you are too. In fact, some say that your health goes as your liver does. Your liver is a vital organ. Among its chief responsibilities are processing and filtering nutrients and toxins. It helps ensure you’re getting what you need and getting rid of the ...click here to read more

New research shows how effective a green Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatter liver disease (NAFLD). According to a long-term clinical intervention trial led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers and a team of international colleagues, this specific type of diet is far superior to others for reducing intrahepatic fat. The ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some shocking data for women with liver disease. A healthy liver is essential to a healthy life. Your body’s natural filter is needed to absorb and metabolize nutrients, medicine, and remove toxins. It is a very resilient organ, but years of abuse can take a toll. It used to be ...click here to read more

Your liver is going to be working a lot of overtime during the next month. Here’s how you can help it out. According to Beverage Daily, Americans increase drinking habits by 100% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. This year, the parties and get-togethers will be virtual. But they might not be any less frequent. The ...click here to read more

New research finds that a dietary supplement may be able to prevent fatty liver disease. The study from the University of Jyväskylä used rats to find that increasing the growth of good bacteria in the gut could decrease fat in the liver. Fatty liver occurs when the body produces too much fat or does not ...click here to read more

New research shows that mild fatty liver disease is linked to higher mortality rates. Previous studies found that patients who had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis had an increased risk of death. This new research shows how even mild fatty liver disease can increase that risk. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more

The liver detox trend is an amazing phenomenon. All-juice cleanses and detox diets have been all the rage the past few years. And recently, there’s been a new player on the scene: activated charcoal. Your liver is pretty resilient organ. It has to be—it’s responsible for filtering and metabolizing toxins and nutrients. If it were ...click here to read more

Liver health is a growing concern. It used to be that if you watched your alcohol intake and didn’t partake in other risky behaviors, you could probably have a pretty good run with your most resilient organ. Then things changed. Let’s put it this way: the food you were eating as a kid and a ...click here to read more