Alcohol has been a part of human culture for millennia, with historical evidence of its production dating back to prehistoric times. It has been used in various cultural traditions and was once attributed mystical properties. Alcohol, particularly ethanol, is a source of "empty calories" and lacks essential nutrients. It interferes with the absorption of vital … Continue reading The complex relationship between alcohol and nutrition: Insights from “Alcohol and Nutrition”
At least 80% of people with diabetes also have fatty liver, warns endocrinologist
As an organ the size of a football, the liver plays an outsized role in maintaining good health. It filters out toxins in the bloodstream, breaks down fats, stores nutrients and balances energy metabolism. It also breaks down alcohol in the blood and helps create proteins responsible for blood clotting. This being said, the effects of an unhealthy liver can ripple through … Continue reading At least 80% of people with diabetes also have fatty liver, warns endocrinologist
Auto-brewery syndrome – when gut bacteria produce too much alcohol – may cause fatty liver disease
Some microorganisms can raise a person’s blood alcohol to dangerously high levels, even if he hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol his whole life. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, certain types of gut bacteria can ferment carbohydrates into alcohol within the body — a condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). A team of researchers from the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in … Continue reading Auto-brewery syndrome – when gut bacteria produce too much alcohol – may cause fatty liver disease
How Liver Cleansing Can Transform Your Life & Health!
Source: How Liver Cleansing Can Transform Your Life & Health! by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to your health, there’s no better way to hit the refresh button on your well-being than with a cleanse. One of the most important cleanses you can do for your body is a liver cleanse. Your liver is your largest internal … Continue reading How Liver Cleansing Can Transform Your Life & Health!
Natural Ways to Lower Elevated Liver Enzymes
Source: Natural Ways to Lower Elevated Liver Enzymes by Dr. Edward Group The liver is the detoxification hub of your body. It works with your digestive tract, gallbladder, and pancreas to process everything you eat and drink, from almonds to zucchini — plus the occasional donut. But sometimes, toxins or disease damage the liver. Among other … Continue reading Natural Ways to Lower Elevated Liver Enzymes
Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
Looking for more ways to protect your liver from diseases? Try drinking Pu-erh tea, also known as China’s fermented tea. In a study, this tea was found to contain powerful antioxidants and glucose-regulating compounds that help prevent fatty liver disease and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. Pu-erh tea is used in traditional medicine and has been proven … Continue reading Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Polyphenols are a group of micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. Cocoa, coffee, green tea, and garcinia are some foods that are rich in polyphenols. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, these plant foods were revealed to help fight obesity. Obesity is the abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that may … Continue reading Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing?
Source: How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing? by Dr. Edward Group Over 30 million people in the United States live with a liver-related health concern.[1] Typical Western diets filled with toxins like sugar and alcohol certainly don’t help. In fact, severe liver conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are on the rise in the United States.[2] If your … Continue reading How Does Olive Oil Support Liver Cleansing?
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