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non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Probiotics protect your liver by decreasing the amount of fat build-up in the body

Researchers from Saudi Arabia have found out that probiotics can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their recent research showed that increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut helped reduce the number of lipids that gathered in the liver. NAFLD has been linked with diabetes, liver cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, and obesity. Like those diseases, […]

08/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

DHA supports liver health in people who eat a poor diet

If your bad diet or excess weight is causing problems for your liver, consider increasing your intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An article on Natural Health 365 states that the omega-3 fatty acid can help mitigate the worst effects of liver damage, up to and including full-fledged liver disease. Researchers are still working to develop […]

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