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Eating Garlic Right? Fatty Liver Disease & Garlic Connection Unlocked

Garlic is more than a kitchen ingredient. It is a natural medicine used for centuries. When garlic is crushed, it becomes even more powerful. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disorder closely linked to obesity and high-fat diets. Excess caloric intake leads to fat accumulation in liver cells and can progress to inflammation and liver damage. With no approved medications for NAFLD, lifestyle changes like diet and exercise remain the first-line therapy. Garlic, a traditional medicinal herb, has gained interest as a natural treatment due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and blood sugar-regulating properties. Below is a breakdown of how garlic supports liver health and its effectiveness in human studies, along with comparisons to other natural remedies. Mechanisms of Garlic’s Liver-Protective Effects Modulation of Lipid Metabolism Garlic reduces liver fat by blocking fat production enzymes and boosting fat-burning genes. It lowers the activi...

Liver Failure: Are You At Risk

This article is about liver disease, liver failure causes, liver failure symptoms, and liver failure treatment. Healthy Liver: Critical to Survival Liver is one of the most critical organs of human body. It won't be wrong to say that liver health determines how healthy you are. Just like your heart, your liver must function properly for a healthy body!! Of late, there have been numerous reports about people suffering liver failure. How does a liver fail? What are the symptoms? Two years back, we experienced one of the most distressing times in our family, as the youngest member from my husband's family suffered liver problem. The day is still fresh in my memory - the boy was just a 12 year old then. It all started with a feast in a 5-star hotel, where the boy savored tandoori chicken. Probably the infection started from there. A couple of days later, he started experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. He was admitted to one of the most prestigious ho...