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03/06/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Study: Strength training can benefit those with diabetes by lowering liver fat and improving blood sugar levels

The liver plays an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, like Type 2 diabetes, Gaucher’s disease and hemochromatosis. As the largest organ and gland in the human body, the liver carries out over 500 tasks, including breaking down fats, regulating blood sugar levels and filtering out harmful compounds from the blood. However, the liver might struggle […]

02/16/2020 / By Mike Adams

Learn how to regenerate and repair your liver in upcoming “Fatty Liver Docu-Class” that begins Feb. 25th – register here

An upcoming docu-class produced by Global Health Solutions features a truly extraordinary collection of doctors, naturopaths and natural health experts (most of whom were interviewed in-studio) to produce the most comprehensive series of interviews ever offered on the subject of liver health. Given that we are now living in a world of super high concentrations […]

12/30/2019 / By Grace Olson

Supplementing with zinc reduces risk of liver cancer

Eating more foods rich in zinc may contribute to better liver health, a recent study finds. Researchers from the Osaka-Rosai Hospital in Japan found that zinc supplementation may help reduce the risk of liver cancer and other liver diseases. Through a controlled clinical trial, their findings revealed that patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) who […]

12/12/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Walk your way to better health: Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of cirrhosis-related death

It cannot be stressed enough that physical activity, such as walking and working out, is vital for improving overall health. Now, a recent study suggests that physical activity can significantly benefit people suffering from liver disease. The study, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2019, found that physical activity was linked to a significant reduction in the risk of […]

11/29/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Take a break from alcohol and switch to these 3 liver-detoxifying drinks

Nothing good will come out of drinking too much alcohol. It will only take a toll on your health, especially the liver. The liver plays a crucial role in the healthy functioning of your body. It removes toxins through the body and purifies the blood. When you consume booze, the liver breaks down most 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 […]

10/02/2019 / By Edsel Cook

The Mediterranean diet can stop overeating and prevent weight gain, researchers find

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 discovery was made […]

09/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Traditional Chinese medicine found to prevent and treat liver fibrosis, cirrhosis

Liver fibrosis is a silent condition that only causes symptoms when it progresses to cirrhosis. Fibrosis refers to the buildup of scar tissues caused by chronic inflammation or injury, while cirrhosis means irreversible scarring due to liver conditions or excessive alcohol consumption. The complications associated with liver cirrhosis are severe, hence early treatment and prevention […]

08/29/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Fight the effects of fatty liver with myo-inositol

Fatty liver – also referred to as hepatic steatosis – is a condition that affects about 25 percent of the world’s population. It is caused by the buildup of too much fat in the liver, which stems from either excessive alcohol consumption or having a diet rich in fats. Other factors that lead to fatty liver include […]

07/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Can nicotinamides address liver cell death and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

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 is induced […]

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