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09/16/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer

Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Historically, the prickly, purple plant has been used to promote liver health and is highly regarded for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. New studies have shown that the protective benefits of milk thistle are far greater than conventional scientists could have ever imagined. While modern […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Orchid tree seeds found to have antioxidant properties that protect against liver damage

A study revealed that the seeds from the orchid tree contain antioxidant properties that protect the liver from damage. Iron is important for the body because of its redox properties. However, too much of it can lead to toxicity. Tight systemic and cellular controls are essential to sustain physiological levels of iron in the body, […]

07/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Liver damage caused by OTC painkillers reduced by this folk remedy

Over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen can damage the liver and cause serious health problems. A new study by Malaysian researchers suggested that compounds from a common fern can protect the liver from toxic acetaminophen. Every day, the liver gets exposed to various substances, many of them toxic. It normally detoxifies and expels those toxic chemicals, but overexposure […]

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