Category Archives: Liver

Soft Drinks Cause Metabolic Syndrome: But What About Fruit Juice?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that the increasing consumption of soft drinks is a major cause of the obesity epidemic in Western nations. Sugar sweetened soft drink are detrimental to health because they oversupply the liver with fructose, which has been shown in … Continue reading →

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The Chemistry of Milk Thistle

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is plant revered by ancient Chinese medicine for its effectiveness as a liver tonic. Based on these claims, the herb milk thistle has been extensively researched with regard possible hepataprotective effects. Animal experiments show the ability … Continue reading →

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