Numerous studies have indicated that green tea can prevent both liver cancer and liver fibrosis. It is believed that these effects are the result of a compound called EGCg, the primary compound present in green tea. While this compound can be found in large number in brewed green tea, it is far more prevalent in [...]
Green Tea and Liver Protection As well as having a host of other health benefits, green tea can even be a way to help keep your liver healthy. And, in a society where a lot of us like a drink or two, finding a way to protect your liver is never a bad thing. That’s [...]
An estimated 1 in 4 American adults have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that could lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, or liver failure,. Because NAFLD can have such grave consequences, researchers are continually searching for ways to keep the liver lean. Scientists from the University of Connecticut have found that a common hot [...]