LiverSupport Health News
Warning: Tick Repellent and Lyme Disease Both Stress the Liver
Preventing tick bites without toxic chemicals is a win-win for everyone – especially for those who have chronic liver disease.
New NASH Treatment Could Be Available in the Near Future
Intercept Pharmaceuticals announced it will be conducting a Phase 3 trial on obeticholic acid (OCA) for the treatment of patients with non-cirrhotic NASH with liver fibrosis.
New Fatty Liver Drug to Inhibit the Production and Retention of Fat
Learn about aramchol, an up and coming drug to treat advanced stage fatty liver disease.
Treatments for Alcoholic Hepatitis are Not Reducing Mortality Rates
Recommended treatments for alcoholic hepatitis fail to keep patients alive.
Overeating Will Be The Main Reason for Liver Transplants in 5 Years
“It’s predicted that by the end of this decade, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease will be be the most common underlying reason why people are required to have liver transplants, overtaking alcohol.â€
Emricasan Hoping to Be First Fatty Liver Drug
An experimental drug for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has received high marks in a mid-stage trial.
Could Liver Cancer Cells Have an Upside?
Have you heard that specialized liver cancer cells are part of an elaborate, investigational treatment for end stage liver disease?
The Advantages of Consuming Protein for Liver Health
Once associated with bodybuilders looking to increase muscle mass, protein powders actually have many applications – including helping those with some types of liver problems.
Understanding Free Radicals and Their Impact on the Liver
Learn about the influence oxidation, free radicals and antioxidants have on those with liver disease.
Limes Are Sublime for Liver Health
Try this! Lemon’s close cousin, the lime is a great culinary ingredient for supporting liver wellness.
Chew on This: Why a Healthy Weight Helps the Liver
The new snacking solution for a healthier weight, a healthier liver and a healthier you.
The Catch-22 of Chronic Liver Disease
It is important to understand what causes malnutrition, what nutrients are most commonly deficient, how best to treat this complication and restore an acceptably healthy nutritional status.
Impact of Food Color on the Liver
Don’t depend on the FDA for your safety. Know which synthetic food dyes may be harmful to your liver.
Top Liver Supplements: UltraThistle® vs. Clinical LiverSupport
UltraThistle® and Clinical LiverSupport are two of the best liver health supplements that money can buy. Which one is best for you?
Does the Liver Benefit from Coconut Oil?
A fat used in baking and sautéing, coconut oil may harbor some exciting protective effects for the liver.
Improve Your Gastrointestinal Health with Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes
Two different types of supplements offer gut support for those with liver concerns.
Do Antibacterial Soaps Impact Your Liver?
We wash our hands to keep clean and prevent the spread of infection, but hand washing might also pose a liver cancer risk.
The Holy Grail of Advanced Liver Disease Treatment
Did you know that a bio-artificial liver is currently in human trials? Similar to how hemodialysis can be a lifesaver for those with kidney failure, the bio-artificial liver can do the same for those facing liver failure.
Study: Probiotics Exert Dual Action to Aid a Fatty Liver
A common probiotic has been shown to minimize lipogenesis and promote lipolysis – complementary actions that both prevent and reverse fat from accumulating in the liver.
