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...
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